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Finding the Third Proportional to 563,934 and 863,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 563,934 and 863,759 is: 1,322,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,934 : 863,759 = 863,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,934/863,759 = 863,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,934x = 863,759 × 863,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,934x = 746,079,610,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,079,610,081/563,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,991.01

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