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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,190 and 1,254,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,190 and 1,254,462 is: 2,755,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,190 : 1,254,462 = 1,254,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,190/1,254,462 = 1,254,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,190x = 1,254,462 × 1,254,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,190x = 1,573,674,909,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,674,909,444/571,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755,081.34

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