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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,030 and 802,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,030 and 802,527 is: 1,121,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,030 : 802,527 = 802,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,030/802,527 = 802,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,030x = 802,527 × 802,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,030x = 644,049,585,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,049,585,729/574,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,978.97

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