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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,652 and 1,271,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,652 and 1,271,228 is: 2,773,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,652 : 1,271,228 = 1,271,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,652/1,271,228 = 1,271,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,652x = 1,271,228 × 1,271,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,652x = 1,616,020,627,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,020,627,984/582,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773,560.60

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