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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,421 and 1,216,095.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,421 and 1,216,095.75 is: 2,638,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,421 : 1,216,095.75 = 1,216,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,421/1,216,095.75 = 1,216,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,421x = 1,216,095.75 × 1,216,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,421x = 1,478,888,873,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,888,873,168.06/560,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638,889.11

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