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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,402 and 801,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,402 and 801,999 is: 1,121,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,402 : 801,999 = 801,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,402/801,999 = 801,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,402x = 801,999 × 801,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,402x = 643,202,396,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,202,396,001/573,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,730.30

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