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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,942 and 860,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,942 and 860,226 is: 1,209,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,942 : 860,226 = 860,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,942/860,226 = 860,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,942x = 860,226 × 860,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,942x = 739,988,771,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,988,771,076/611,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,246.58

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