Finding the Third Proportional to 560,310 and 1,199,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,310 and 1,199,358 is: 2,567,256.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,310 : 1,199,358 = 1,199,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,310/1,199,358 = 1,199,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,310x = 1,199,358 × 1,199,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,310x = 1,438,459,612,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,459,612,164/560,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,256.72
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