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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,954 and 1,251,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,954 and 1,251,249 is: 2,727,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,954 : 1,251,249 = 1,251,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,954/1,251,249 = 1,251,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,954x = 1,251,249 × 1,251,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,954x = 1,565,624,060,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,624,060,001/573,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,786.65

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