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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,854 and 1,209,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,854 and 1,209,252 is: 2,543,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,854 : 1,209,252 = 1,209,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,854/1,209,252 = 1,209,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,854x = 1,209,252 × 1,209,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,854x = 1,462,290,399,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,290,399,504/574,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543,759.63

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