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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,093 and 1,262,389.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,093 and 1,262,389.50 is: 2,766,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,093 : 1,262,389.50 = 1,262,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,093/1,262,389.50 = 1,262,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,093x = 1,262,389.50 × 1,262,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,093x = 1,593,627,249,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,627,249,710.25/576,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766,267.34

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