Finding the Third Proportional to 560,840 and 1,223,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,840 and 1,223,188 is: 2,667,764.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,840 : 1,223,188 = 1,223,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,840/1,223,188 = 1,223,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,840x = 1,223,188 × 1,223,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,840x = 1,496,188,883,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,496,188,883,344/560,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,667,764.22
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