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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,026 and 1,256,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,026 and 1,256,872 is: 2,742,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,026 : 1,256,872 = 1,256,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,026/1,256,872 = 1,256,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,026x = 1,256,872 × 1,256,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,026x = 1,579,727,224,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,727,224,384/576,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742,458.20

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