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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,953 and 1,251,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,953 and 1,251,246.50 is: 2,727,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,953 : 1,251,246.50 = 1,251,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,953/1,251,246.50 = 1,251,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,953x = 1,251,246.50 × 1,251,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,953x = 1,565,617,803,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,617,803,762.25/573,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,780.50

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