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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,886 and 1,209,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,886 and 1,209,307 is: 2,543,849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,886 : 1,209,307 = 1,209,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,886/1,209,307 = 1,209,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,886x = 1,209,307 × 1,209,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,886x = 1,462,423,420,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,423,420,249/574,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543,849.42

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