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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,969 and 1,214,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,969 and 1,214,239 is: 2,573,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,969 : 1,214,239 = 1,214,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,969/1,214,239 = 1,214,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,969x = 1,214,239 × 1,214,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,969x = 1,474,376,349,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,376,349,121/572,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573,221.85

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