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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,003 and 1,256,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,003 and 1,256,179.50 is: 2,753,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,003 : 1,256,179.50 = 1,256,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,003/1,256,179.50 = 1,256,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,003x = 1,256,179.50 × 1,256,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,003x = 1,577,986,936,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,986,936,220.25/573,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753,889.48

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