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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,909 and 860,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,909 and 860,181 is: 1,209,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,909 : 860,181 = 860,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,909/860,181 = 860,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,909x = 860,181 × 860,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,909x = 739,911,352,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,911,352,761/611,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,185.28

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