Finding the Third Proportional to 560,320 and 1,229,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,320 and 1,229,432 is: 2,697,571.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,320 : 1,229,432 = 1,229,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,320/1,229,432 = 1,229,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,320x = 1,229,432 × 1,229,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,320x = 1,511,503,042,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,503,042,624/560,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,571.11
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