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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,892 and 1,237,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,892 and 1,237,926 is: 2,679,633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,892 : 1,237,926 = 1,237,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,892/1,237,926 = 1,237,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,892x = 1,237,926 × 1,237,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,892x = 1,532,460,781,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,460,781,476/571,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679,633.19

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