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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,863 and 1,254,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,863 and 1,254,724 is: 2,757,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,863 : 1,254,724 = 1,254,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,863/1,254,724 = 1,254,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,863x = 1,254,724 × 1,254,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,863x = 1,574,332,316,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,332,316,176/570,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757,811.10

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