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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,966 and 1,251,277.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,966 and 1,251,277.88 is: 2,727,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,966 : 1,251,277.88 = 1,251,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,966/1,251,277.88 = 1,251,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,966x = 1,251,277.88 × 1,251,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,966x = 1,565,696,320,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,696,320,464.52/573,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,855.52

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