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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,493 and 1,226,191.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,493 and 1,226,191.50 is: 2,682,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,493 : 1,226,191.50 = 1,226,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,493/1,226,191.50 = 1,226,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,493x = 1,226,191.50 × 1,226,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,493x = 1,503,545,594,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,545,594,672.25/560,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682,541.25

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