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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,036 and 789,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,036 and 789,138 is: 1,109,980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,036 : 789,138 = 789,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,036/789,138 = 789,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,036x = 789,138 × 789,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,036x = 622,738,783,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,738,783,044/561,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,980.08

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