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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,878 and 1,237,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,878 and 1,237,910 is: 2,679,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,878 : 1,237,910 = 1,237,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,878/1,237,910 = 1,237,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,878x = 1,237,910 × 1,237,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,878x = 1,532,421,168,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,421,168,100/571,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679,629.52

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