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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,832 and 1,223,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,832 and 1,223,160 is: 2,667,680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,832 : 1,223,160 = 1,223,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,832/1,223,160 = 1,223,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,832x = 1,223,160 × 1,223,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,832x = 1,496,120,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,120,385,600/560,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667,680.14

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