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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,246 and 1,273,108.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,246 and 1,273,108.50 is: 2,783,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,246 : 1,273,108.50 = 1,273,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,246/1,273,108.50 = 1,273,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,246x = 1,273,108.50 × 1,273,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,246x = 1,620,805,252,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,805,252,772.25/582,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783,712.13

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