Finding the Third Proportional to 560,372 and 1,245,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,372 and 1,245,160 is: 2,766,775.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,372 : 1,245,160 = 1,245,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,372/1,245,160 = 1,245,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,372x = 1,245,160 × 1,245,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,372x = 1,550,423,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,550,423,425,600/560,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,775.33
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