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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,407 and 1,244,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,407 and 1,244,406 is: 2,710,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,407 : 1,244,406 = 1,244,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,407/1,244,406 = 1,244,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,407x = 1,244,406 × 1,244,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,407x = 1,548,546,292,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,546,292,836/571,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710,058.32

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