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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,310.50 and 1,264,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,310.50 and 1,264,722 is: 2,775,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,310.50 : 1,264,722 = 1,264,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,310.50/1,264,722 = 1,264,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,310.50x = 1,264,722 × 1,264,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,310.50x = 1,599,521,737,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,521,737,284/576,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775,451.32

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