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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,850 and 1,186,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,850 and 1,186,603 is: 2,449,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,850 : 1,186,603 = 1,186,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,850/1,186,603 = 1,186,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,850x = 1,186,603 × 1,186,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,850x = 1,408,026,679,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,026,679,609/574,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449,381.02

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