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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,098 and 1,235,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,098 and 1,235,948 is: 2,660,813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,098 : 1,235,948 = 1,235,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,098/1,235,948 = 1,235,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,098x = 1,235,948 × 1,235,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,098x = 1,527,567,458,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,567,458,704/574,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660,813.06

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