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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,960 and 1,251,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,960 and 1,251,261 is: 2,727,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,960 : 1,251,261 = 1,251,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,960/1,251,261 = 1,251,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,960x = 1,251,261 × 1,251,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,960x = 1,565,654,090,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,654,090,121/573,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,810.46

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