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Finding the Third Proportional to 578,003 and 1,241,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 578,003 and 1,241,224 is: 2,665,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,003 : 1,241,224 = 1,241,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,003/1,241,224 = 1,241,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,003x = 1,241,224 × 1,241,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,003x = 1,540,637,018,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,637,018,176/578,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665,448.13

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