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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,949 and 1,251,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,949 and 1,251,240 is: 2,727,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,949 : 1,251,240 = 1,251,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,949/1,251,240 = 1,251,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,949x = 1,251,240 × 1,251,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,949x = 1,565,601,537,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,601,537,600/573,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,771.17

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