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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,310 : 1,199,358 = 1,199,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,310/1,199,358 = 1,199,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,310x = 1,199,358 × 1,199,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,310x = 1,438,459,612,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,459,612,164/560,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567,256.72

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