Finding the Third Proportional to 560,608 and 1,261,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,608 and 1,261,552 is: 2,838,906.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,608 : 1,261,552 = 1,261,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,608/1,261,552 = 1,261,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,608x = 1,261,552 × 1,261,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,608x = 1,591,513,448,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,513,448,704/560,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,906.06
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