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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,553 and 1,204,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,553 and 1,204,774 is: 2,543,988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,553 : 1,204,774 = 1,204,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,553/1,204,774 = 1,204,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,553x = 1,204,774 × 1,204,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,553x = 1,451,480,391,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,480,391,076/570,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543,988.71

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