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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,356 and 1,090,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,356 and 1,090,872 is: 2,082,767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,356 : 1,090,872 = 1,090,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,356/1,090,872 = 1,090,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,356x = 1,090,872 × 1,090,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,356x = 1,190,001,720,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,001,720,384/571,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082,767.52

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