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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,955 and 1,256,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,955 and 1,256,723 is: 2,742,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,955 : 1,256,723 = 1,256,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,955/1,256,723 = 1,256,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,955x = 1,256,723 × 1,256,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,955x = 1,579,352,698,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,352,698,729/575,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742,146.00

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