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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,072 and 847,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,072 and 847,448 is: 1,279,992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,072 : 847,448 = 847,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,072/847,448 = 847,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,072x = 847,448 × 847,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,072x = 718,168,112,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,168,112,704/561,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,992.79

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