Finding the Third Proportional to 560,035 and 1,228,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,035 and 1,228,934 is: 2,696,757.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,035 : 1,228,934 = 1,228,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,035/1,228,934 = 1,228,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,035x = 1,228,934 × 1,228,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,035x = 1,510,278,776,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,278,776,356/560,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,696,757.84
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