Finding the Third Proportional to 560,826 and 1,216,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,826 and 1,216,304 is: 2,637,886.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,826 : 1,216,304 = 1,216,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,826/1,216,304 = 1,216,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,826x = 1,216,304 × 1,216,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,826x = 1,479,395,420,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,479,395,420,416/560,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,886.65
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