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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,964 and 1,232,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,964 and 1,232,574 is: 2,656,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,964 : 1,232,574 = 1,232,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,964/1,232,574 = 1,232,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,964x = 1,232,574 × 1,232,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,964x = 1,519,238,665,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,238,665,476/571,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656,178.83

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