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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,924 and 1,209,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,924 and 1,209,429 is: 2,544,194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,924 : 1,209,429 = 1,209,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,924/1,209,429 = 1,209,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,924x = 1,209,429 × 1,209,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,924x = 1,462,718,506,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,718,506,041/574,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544,194.55

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