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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,854 and 847,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,854 and 847,969 is: 1,282,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,854 : 847,969 = 847,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,854/847,969 = 847,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,854x = 847,969 × 847,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,854x = 719,051,424,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,051,424,961/560,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,065.25

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