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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,748 and 1,233,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,748 and 1,233,594 is: 2,713,793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,748 : 1,233,594 = 1,233,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,748/1,233,594 = 1,233,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,748x = 1,233,594 × 1,233,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,748x = 1,521,754,156,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,754,156,836/560,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713,793.28

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