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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,939.50 and 1,254,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,939.50 and 1,254,363 is: 2,722,476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,939.50 : 1,254,363 = 1,254,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,939.50/1,254,363 = 1,254,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,939.50x = 1,254,363 × 1,254,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,939.50x = 1,573,426,535,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,426,535,769/577,939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722,476.20

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