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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,712 and 838,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,712 and 838,740 is: 1,254,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,712 : 838,740 = 838,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,712/838,740 = 838,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,712x = 838,740 × 838,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,712x = 703,484,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,484,787,600/560,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,627.67

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