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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,122 and 870,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,122 and 870,631 is: 1,350,861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,122 : 870,631 = 870,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,122/870,631 = 870,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,122x = 870,631 × 870,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,122x = 757,998,338,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,998,338,161/561,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,861.91

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