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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,960 and 847,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,960 and 847,248 is: 1,279,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,960 : 847,248 = 847,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,960/847,248 = 847,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,960x = 847,248 × 847,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,960x = 717,829,173,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,829,173,504/560,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,644.13

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