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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,028 and 1,204,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,028 and 1,204,424 is: 2,544,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,028 : 1,204,424 = 1,204,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,028/1,204,424 = 1,204,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,028x = 1,204,424 × 1,204,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,028x = 1,450,637,171,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,637,171,776/570,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544,852.48

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