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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,929 and 1,264,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,929 and 1,264,567 is: 2,771,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,929 : 1,264,567 = 1,264,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,929/1,264,567 = 1,264,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,929x = 1,264,567 × 1,264,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,929x = 1,599,129,697,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,129,697,489/576,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771,796.35

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