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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,424 and 1,206,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,424 and 1,206,464 is: 2,547,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,424 : 1,206,464 = 1,206,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,424/1,206,464 = 1,206,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,424x = 1,206,464 × 1,206,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,424x = 1,455,555,383,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,555,383,296/571,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547,242.30

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