Finding the Third Proportional to 560,392 and 1,199,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,392 and 1,199,504 is: 2,567,506.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,392 : 1,199,504 = 1,199,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,392/1,199,504 = 1,199,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,392x = 1,199,504 × 1,199,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,392x = 1,438,809,846,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,809,846,016/560,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,506.04
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