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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,012 and 843,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,012 and 843,032 is: 1,264,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,012 : 843,032 = 843,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,012/843,032 = 843,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,012x = 843,032 × 843,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,012x = 710,702,953,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,702,953,024/562,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,569.00

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