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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,016 and 999,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,016 and 999,280 is: 1,776,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,016 : 999,280 = 999,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,016/999,280 = 999,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,016x = 999,280 × 999,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,016x = 998,560,518,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,560,518,400/562,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,747.49

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