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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,747 and 1,202,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,747 and 1,202,226 is: 2,572,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,747 : 1,202,226 = 1,202,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,747/1,202,226 = 1,202,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,747x = 1,202,226 × 1,202,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,747x = 1,445,347,355,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,347,355,076/561,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572,950.73

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