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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,846 and 1,254,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,846 and 1,254,687 is: 2,757,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,846 : 1,254,687 = 1,254,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,846/1,254,687 = 1,254,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,846x = 1,254,687 × 1,254,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,846x = 1,574,239,467,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,239,467,969/570,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757,730.58

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