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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,332 and 1,255,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,332 and 1,255,239 is: 2,772,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,332 : 1,255,239 = 1,255,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,332/1,255,239 = 1,255,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,332x = 1,255,239 × 1,255,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,332x = 1,575,624,947,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,624,947,121/568,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772,367.11

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