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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,861 and 1,254,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,861 and 1,254,720 is: 2,757,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,861 : 1,254,720 = 1,254,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,861/1,254,720 = 1,254,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,861x = 1,254,720 × 1,254,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,861x = 1,574,322,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,322,278,400/570,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757,803.18

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