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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,717 and 1,248,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,717 and 1,248,913 is: 2,714,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,717 : 1,248,913 = 1,248,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,717/1,248,913 = 1,248,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,717x = 1,248,913 × 1,248,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,717x = 1,559,783,681,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,783,681,569/574,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714,003.03

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