Finding the Third Proportional to 560,344 and 1,199,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,344 and 1,199,420 is: 2,567,366.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,344 : 1,199,420 = 1,199,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,344/1,199,420 = 1,199,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,344x = 1,199,420 × 1,199,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,344x = 1,438,608,336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,608,336,400/560,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,366.36
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