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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,974 and 1,214,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,974 and 1,214,248 is: 2,573,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,974 : 1,214,248 = 1,214,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,974/1,214,248 = 1,214,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,974x = 1,214,248 × 1,214,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,974x = 1,474,398,205,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,398,205,504/572,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573,237.54

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