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

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,955 and 1,251,251 is: 2,727,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,955 : 1,251,251 = 1,251,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,955/1,251,251 = 1,251,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,955x = 1,251,251 × 1,251,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,955x = 1,565,629,065,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,629,065,001/573,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,790.62

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