Finding the Third Proportional to 560,936 and 1,234,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,936 and 1,234,057 is: 2,714,920.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,936 : 1,234,057 = 1,234,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,936/1,234,057 = 1,234,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,936x = 1,234,057 × 1,234,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,936x = 1,522,896,679,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,896,679,249/560,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,714,920.56
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