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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,752 and 1,230,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,752 and 1,230,068 is: 2,698,282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,752 : 1,230,068 = 1,230,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,752/1,230,068 = 1,230,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,752x = 1,230,068 × 1,230,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,752x = 1,513,067,284,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,067,284,624/560,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698,282.46

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