Finding the Third Proportional to 560,786.63 and 1,216,221.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,786.63 and 1,216,221.75 is: 2,637,715.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,786.63 : 1,216,221.75 = 1,216,221.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,786.63/1,216,221.75 = 1,216,221.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,786.63x = 1,216,221.75 × 1,216,221.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,786.63x = 1,479,195,345,173.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,479,195,345,173.06/560,786.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,715.09
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