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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,752 and 1,241,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,752 and 1,241,280 is: 2,680,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,752 : 1,241,280 = 1,241,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,752/1,241,280 = 1,241,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,752x = 1,241,280 × 1,241,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,752x = 1,540,776,038,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,776,038,400/574,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680,766.73

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