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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,441 and 804,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,441 and 804,973 is: 1,128,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,441 : 804,973 = 804,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,441/804,973 = 804,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,441x = 804,973 × 804,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,441x = 647,981,530,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,981,530,729/574,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,021.03

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