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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,664 and 1,237,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,664 and 1,237,184 is: 2,725,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,664 : 1,237,184 = 1,237,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,664/1,237,184 = 1,237,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,664x = 1,237,184 × 1,237,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,664x = 1,530,624,249,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,624,249,856/561,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725,159.97

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