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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,006 and 1,275,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,006 and 1,275,804 is: 2,811,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,006 : 1,275,804 = 1,275,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,006/1,275,804 = 1,275,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,006x = 1,275,804 × 1,275,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,006x = 1,627,675,846,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,675,846,416/579,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811,155.40

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