Finding the Third Proportional to 560,965.50 and 1,215,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,965.50 and 1,215,972 is: 2,635,791.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,965.50 : 1,215,972 = 1,215,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,965.50/1,215,972 = 1,215,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,965.50x = 1,215,972 × 1,215,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,965.50x = 1,478,587,904,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,587,904,784/560,965.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,635,791.16
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