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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,075 and 1,245,653.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,075 and 1,245,653.44 is: 2,707,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,075 : 1,245,653.44 = 1,245,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,075/1,245,653.44 = 1,245,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,075x = 1,245,653.44 × 1,245,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,075x = 1,551,652,486,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,652,486,355.57/573,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707,590.61

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