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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,953 and 1,243,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,953 and 1,243,506 is: 2,703,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,953 : 1,243,506 = 1,243,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,953/1,243,506 = 1,243,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,953x = 1,243,506 × 1,243,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,953x = 1,546,307,172,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,307,172,036/571,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703,556.36

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