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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,391 and 1,190,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,391 and 1,190,073 is: 2,478,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,391 : 1,190,073 = 1,190,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,391/1,190,073 = 1,190,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,391x = 1,190,073 × 1,190,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,391x = 1,416,273,745,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,273,745,329/571,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478,642.03

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