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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,965 and 1,234,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,965 and 1,234,079 is: 2,714,877.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,965 : 1,234,079 = 1,234,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,965/1,234,079 = 1,234,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,965x = 1,234,079 × 1,234,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,965x = 1,522,950,978,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,950,978,241/560,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714,877.00

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