Finding the Third Proportional to 560,466 and 1,202,566.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,466 and 1,202,566.50 is: 2,580,292.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,466 : 1,202,566.50 = 1,202,566.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,466/1,202,566.50 = 1,202,566.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,466x = 1,202,566.50 × 1,202,566.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,466x = 1,446,166,186,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,166,186,922.25/560,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,580,292.45
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