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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,968 and 1,214,238.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,968 and 1,214,238.50 is: 2,573,224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,968 : 1,214,238.50 = 1,214,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,968/1,214,238.50 = 1,214,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,968x = 1,214,238.50 × 1,214,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,968x = 1,474,375,134,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,375,134,882.25/572,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573,224.22

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