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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,876 and 1,237,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,876 and 1,237,894 is: 2,679,569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,876 : 1,237,894 = 1,237,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,876/1,237,894 = 1,237,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,876x = 1,237,894 × 1,237,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,876x = 1,532,381,555,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,381,555,236/571,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679,569.62

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