Finding the Third Proportional to 560,920 and 847,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,920 and 847,244 is: 1,279,723.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,920 : 847,244 = 847,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,920/847,244 = 847,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,920x = 847,244 × 847,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,920x = 717,822,395,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,822,395,536/560,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,723.30
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