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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,076 and 1,228,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,076 and 1,228,275 is: 2,641,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,076 : 1,228,275 = 1,228,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,076/1,228,275 = 1,228,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,076x = 1,228,275 × 1,228,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,076x = 1,508,659,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,659,475,625/571,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641,784.06

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