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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,555 and 1,204,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,555 and 1,204,778 is: 2,543,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,555 : 1,204,778 = 1,204,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,555/1,204,778 = 1,204,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,555x = 1,204,778 × 1,204,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,555x = 1,451,490,029,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,490,029,284/570,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543,996.69

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