Finding the Third Proportional to 560,236 and 1,229,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,236 and 1,229,312 is: 2,697,448.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,236 : 1,229,312 = 1,229,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,236/1,229,312 = 1,229,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,236x = 1,229,312 × 1,229,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,236x = 1,511,207,993,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,207,993,344/560,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,448.92
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