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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,863 and 1,241,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,863 and 1,241,748 is: 2,668,345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,863 : 1,241,748 = 1,241,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,863/1,241,748 = 1,241,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,863x = 1,241,748 × 1,241,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,863x = 1,541,938,095,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,938,095,504/577,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668,345.43

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