Finding the Third Proportional to 560,304 and 1,295,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,304 and 1,295,784 is: 2,996,687.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,304 : 1,295,784 = 1,295,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,304/1,295,784 = 1,295,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,304x = 1,295,784 × 1,295,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,304x = 1,679,056,174,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,056,174,656/560,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,996,687.82
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