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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,464 and 1,255,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,464 and 1,255,740 is: 2,759,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,464 : 1,255,740 = 1,255,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,464/1,255,740 = 1,255,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,464x = 1,255,740 × 1,255,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,464x = 1,576,882,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,882,947,600/571,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759,374.08

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