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Finding the Third Proportional to 578,997 and 1,275,788.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 578,997 and 1,275,788.25 is: 2,811,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,997 : 1,275,788.25 = 1,275,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,997/1,275,788.25 = 1,275,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,997x = 1,275,788.25 × 1,275,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,997x = 1,627,635,658,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,635,658,838.06/578,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811,129.69

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