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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,876 and 1,241,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,876 and 1,241,703 is: 2,729,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,876 : 1,241,703 = 1,241,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,876/1,241,703 = 1,241,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,876x = 1,241,703 × 1,241,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,876x = 1,541,826,340,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,826,340,209/564,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729,495.22

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