Finding the Third Proportional to 560,992 and 1,234,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,992 and 1,234,148 is: 2,715,049.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,992 : 1,234,148 = 1,234,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,992/1,234,148 = 1,234,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,992x = 1,234,148 × 1,234,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,992x = 1,523,121,285,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,523,121,285,904/560,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,715,049.92
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