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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,952 and 1,251,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,952 and 1,251,246 is: 2,727,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,952 : 1,251,246 = 1,251,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,952/1,251,246 = 1,251,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,952x = 1,251,246 × 1,251,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,952x = 1,565,616,552,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,616,552,516/573,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,783.08

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