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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,362 and 1,254,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,362 and 1,254,804 is: 2,755,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,362 : 1,254,804 = 1,254,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,362/1,254,804 = 1,254,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,362x = 1,254,804 × 1,254,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,362x = 1,574,533,078,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,533,078,416/571,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755,753.93

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