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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,981 and 1,251,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,981 and 1,251,303 is: 2,727,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,981 : 1,251,303 = 1,251,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,981/1,251,303 = 1,251,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,981x = 1,251,303 × 1,251,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,981x = 1,565,759,197,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,759,197,809/573,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,893.78

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