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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,179 and 1,247,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,179 and 1,247,877 is: 2,712,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,179 : 1,247,877 = 1,247,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,179/1,247,877 = 1,247,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,179x = 1,247,877 × 1,247,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,179x = 1,557,197,007,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,197,007,129/574,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712,041.03

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