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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,624 and 869,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,624 and 869,732 is: 1,349,271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,624 : 869,732 = 869,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,624/869,732 = 869,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,624x = 869,732 × 869,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,624x = 756,433,751,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,433,751,824/560,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,271.08

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