Finding the Third Proportional to 560,961 and 1,216,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,961 and 1,216,566 is: 2,638,388.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,961 : 1,216,566 = 1,216,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,961/1,216,566 = 1,216,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,961x = 1,216,566 × 1,216,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,961x = 1,480,032,832,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,480,032,832,356/560,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,638,388.11
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