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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,588 and 751,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,588 and 751,524 is: 1,003,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,588 : 751,524 = 751,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,588/751,524 = 751,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,588x = 751,524 × 751,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,588x = 564,788,322,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,788,322,576/562,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,911.07

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