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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,412 and 864,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,412 and 864,600 is: 1,324,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,412 : 864,600 = 864,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,412/864,600 = 864,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,412x = 864,600 × 864,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,412x = 747,533,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,533,160,000/564,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,445.90

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