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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,312 : 1,199,356 = 1,199,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,312/1,199,356 = 1,199,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,312x = 1,199,356 × 1,199,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,312x = 1,438,454,814,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,454,814,736/560,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567,238.99

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