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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,846 and 1,223,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,846 and 1,223,191 is: 2,667,748.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,846 : 1,223,191 = 1,223,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,846/1,223,191 = 1,223,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,846x = 1,223,191 × 1,223,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,846x = 1,496,196,222,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,196,222,481/560,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667,748.76

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