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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,958 and 1,234,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,958 and 1,234,101 is: 2,715,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,958 : 1,234,101 = 1,234,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,958/1,234,101 = 1,234,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,958x = 1,234,101 × 1,234,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,958x = 1,523,005,278,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,005,278,201/560,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715,007.68

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