Finding the Third Proportional to 560,361 and 1,199,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,361 and 1,199,454 is: 2,567,434.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,361 : 1,199,454 = 1,199,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,361/1,199,454 = 1,199,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,361x = 1,199,454 × 1,199,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,361x = 1,438,689,898,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,689,898,116/560,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,434.03
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