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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,964 and 1,240,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,964 and 1,240,317 is: 2,694,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,964 : 1,240,317 = 1,240,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,964/1,240,317 = 1,240,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,964x = 1,240,317 × 1,240,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,964x = 1,538,386,260,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,386,260,489/570,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694,366.48

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