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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,737.69 and 869,878.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,737.69 and 869,878.69 is: 1,349,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,737.69 : 869,878.69 = 869,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,737.69/869,878.69 = 869,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,737.69x = 869,878.69 × 869,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,737.69x = 756,688,930,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,688,930,966.72/560,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,452.60

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