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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,942 and 1,255,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,942 and 1,255,916 is: 2,757,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,942 : 1,255,916 = 1,255,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,942/1,255,916 = 1,255,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,942x = 1,255,916 × 1,255,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,942x = 1,577,324,999,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,324,999,056/571,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757,840.83

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