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Finding the Third Proportional to 567,098 and 1,238,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 567,098 and 1,238,202 is: 2,703,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,098 : 1,238,202 = 1,238,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,098/1,238,202 = 1,238,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,098x = 1,238,202 × 1,238,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,098x = 1,533,144,192,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,144,192,804/567,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703,490.74

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