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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,003 and 1,275,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,003 and 1,275,801 is: 2,811,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,003 : 1,275,801 = 1,275,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,003/1,275,801 = 1,275,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,003x = 1,275,801 × 1,275,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,003x = 1,627,668,191,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,668,191,601/579,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811,156.75

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