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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,950 and 1,251,240.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,950 and 1,251,240.50 is: 2,727,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,950 : 1,251,240.50 = 1,251,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,950/1,251,240.50 = 1,251,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,950x = 1,251,240.50 × 1,251,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,950x = 1,565,602,788,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,602,788,840.25/573,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,768.60

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