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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,350 and 801,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,350 and 801,453 is: 1,142,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,350 : 801,453 = 801,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,350/801,453 = 801,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,350x = 801,453 × 801,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,350x = 642,326,911,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,326,911,209/562,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,219.10

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