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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,826 and 843,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,826 and 843,261 is: 1,263,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,826 : 843,261 = 843,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,826/843,261 = 843,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,826x = 843,261 × 843,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,826x = 711,089,114,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,089,114,121/562,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,426.20

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