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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,537 and 1,223,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,537 and 1,223,806 is: 2,615,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,537 : 1,223,806 = 1,223,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,537/1,223,806 = 1,223,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,537x = 1,223,806 × 1,223,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,537x = 1,497,701,125,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,701,125,636/572,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,902.77

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