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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,913 and 860,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,913 and 860,186 is: 1,209,191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,913 : 860,186 = 860,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,913/860,186 = 860,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,913x = 860,186 × 860,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,913x = 739,919,954,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,919,954,596/611,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,191.43

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