Finding the Third Proportional to 560,911.50 and 1,201,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,911.50 and 1,201,527 is: 2,573,787.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,911.50 : 1,201,527 = 1,201,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,911.50/1,201,527 = 1,201,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,911.50x = 1,201,527 × 1,201,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,911.50x = 1,443,667,131,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,667,131,729/560,911.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,787.72
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