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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,996 and 1,214,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,996 and 1,214,292 is: 2,573,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,996 : 1,214,292 = 1,214,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,996/1,214,292 = 1,214,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,996x = 1,214,292 × 1,214,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,996x = 1,474,505,061,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,505,061,264/572,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573,325.23

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