Finding the Third Proportional to 560,430 and 1,160,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,430 and 1,160,739 is: 2,404,073.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,430 : 1,160,739 = 1,160,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,430/1,160,739 = 1,160,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,430x = 1,160,739 × 1,160,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,430x = 1,347,315,026,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,315,026,121/560,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,073.70
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