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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,549 and 1,204,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,549 and 1,204,759 is: 2,543,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,549 : 1,204,759 = 1,204,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,549/1,204,759 = 1,204,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,549x = 1,204,759 × 1,204,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,549x = 1,451,444,248,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,444,248,081/570,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543,943.20

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