Finding the Third Proportional to 560,312 and 1,199,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,312 and 1,199,356 is: 2,567,238.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,312 : 1,199,356 = 1,199,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,312/1,199,356 = 1,199,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,312x = 1,199,356 × 1,199,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,312x = 1,438,454,814,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,454,814,736/560,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,238.99
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