Finding the Third Proportional to 560,871 and 1,224,528.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,871 and 1,224,528.75 is: 2,673,467.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,871 : 1,224,528.75 = 1,224,528.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,871/1,224,528.75 = 1,224,528.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,871x = 1,224,528.75 × 1,224,528.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,871x = 1,499,470,659,576.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,499,470,659,576.56/560,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,673,467.98
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