Finding the Third Proportional to 560,046 and 889,891.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,046 and 889,891.50 is: 1,414,003.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,046 : 889,891.50 = 889,891.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,046/889,891.50 = 889,891.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,046x = 889,891.50 × 889,891.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,046x = 791,906,881,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,906,881,772.25/560,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,003.28
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