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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,928 and 839,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,928 and 839,568 is: 1,254,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,928 : 839,568 = 839,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,928/839,568 = 839,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,928x = 839,568 × 839,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,928x = 704,874,426,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,874,426,624/561,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,385.66

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