Finding the Third Proportional to 560,970 and 1,207,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,970 and 1,207,473 is: 2,599,053.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,970 : 1,207,473 = 1,207,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,970/1,207,473 = 1,207,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,970x = 1,207,473 × 1,207,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,970x = 1,457,991,045,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,991,045,729/560,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,599,053.51
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