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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,370 and 906,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,370 and 906,121.50 is: 1,434,484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,370 : 906,121.50 = 906,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,370/906,121.50 = 906,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,370x = 906,121.50 × 906,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,370x = 821,056,172,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,056,172,762.25/572,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,484.99

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