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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,884 and 1,209,355.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,884 and 1,209,355.88 is: 2,544,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,884 : 1,209,355.88 = 1,209,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,884/1,209,355.88 = 1,209,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,884x = 1,209,355.88 × 1,209,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,884x = 1,462,541,632,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,541,632,397.02/574,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544,063.90

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