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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,436 and 804,968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,436 and 804,968.50 is: 1,128,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,436 : 804,968.50 = 804,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,436/804,968.50 = 804,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,436x = 804,968.50 × 804,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,436x = 647,974,285,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,974,285,992.25/574,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,018.24

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