Finding the Third Proportional to 560,382 and 1,199,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,382 and 1,199,490 is: 2,567,491.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,382 : 1,199,490 = 1,199,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,382/1,199,490 = 1,199,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,382x = 1,199,490 × 1,199,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,382x = 1,438,776,260,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,776,260,100/560,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,491.93
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