Finding the Third Proportional to 560,944 and 1,207,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,944 and 1,207,424 is: 2,598,963.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,944 : 1,207,424 = 1,207,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,944/1,207,424 = 1,207,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,944x = 1,207,424 × 1,207,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,944x = 1,457,872,715,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,872,715,776/560,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,598,963.03
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