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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,555 and 1,241,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,555 and 1,241,682 is: 2,674,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,555 : 1,241,682 = 1,241,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,555/1,241,682 = 1,241,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,555x = 1,241,682 × 1,241,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,555x = 1,541,774,189,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,774,189,124/576,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674,114.68

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