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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,009.50 and 843,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,009.50 and 843,030 is: 1,264,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,009.50 : 843,030 = 843,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,009.50/843,030 = 843,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,009.50x = 843,030 × 843,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,009.50x = 710,699,580,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,699,580,900/562,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,568.63

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