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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,802 and 847,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,802 and 847,892 is: 1,281,951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,802 : 847,892 = 847,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,802/847,892 = 847,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,802x = 847,892 × 847,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,802x = 718,920,843,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,920,843,664/560,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,951.28

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