Finding the Third Proportional to 560,198 and 1,229,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,198 and 1,229,242 is: 2,697,324.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,198 : 1,229,242 = 1,229,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,198/1,229,242 = 1,229,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,198x = 1,229,242 × 1,229,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,198x = 1,511,035,894,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,035,894,564/560,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,324.69
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