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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,030 and 1,251,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,030 and 1,251,400 is: 2,728,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,030 : 1,251,400 = 1,251,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,030/1,251,400 = 1,251,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,030x = 1,251,400 × 1,251,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,030x = 1,566,001,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,001,960,000/574,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728,083.83

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