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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,955 and 1,251,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,955 and 1,251,242 is: 2,727,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,955 : 1,251,242 = 1,251,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,955/1,251,242 = 1,251,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,955x = 1,251,242 × 1,251,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,955x = 1,565,606,542,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,606,542,564/573,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,751.38

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