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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,372 and 801,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,372 and 801,954 is: 1,121,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,372 : 801,954 = 801,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,372/801,954 = 801,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,372x = 801,954 × 801,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,372x = 643,130,218,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,130,218,116/573,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,663.11

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