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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,924 and 889,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,924 and 889,542 is: 1,408,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,924 : 889,542 = 889,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,924/889,542 = 889,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,924x = 889,542 × 889,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,924x = 791,284,969,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,284,969,764/561,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,170.80

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