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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,809 and 821,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,809 and 821,676 is: 1,201,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,809 : 821,676 = 821,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,809/821,676 = 821,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,809x = 821,676 × 821,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,809x = 675,151,448,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,151,448,976/561,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,745.52

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