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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,116.25 and 870,621.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,116.25 and 870,621.75 is: 1,350,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,116.25 : 870,621.75 = 870,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,116.25/870,621.75 = 870,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,116.25x = 870,621.75 × 870,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,116.25x = 757,982,231,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,982,231,573.06/561,116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,847.05

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