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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,954 and 1,232,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,954 and 1,232,558 is: 2,656,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,954 : 1,232,558 = 1,232,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,954/1,232,558 = 1,232,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,954x = 1,232,558 × 1,232,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,954x = 1,519,199,223,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,199,223,364/571,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656,156.31

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