Finding the Third Proportional to 560,968 and 1,155,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,968 and 1,155,013 is: 2,378,130.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,968 : 1,155,013 = 1,155,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,968/1,155,013 = 1,155,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,968x = 1,155,013 × 1,155,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,968x = 1,334,055,030,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,055,030,169/560,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378,130.36
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