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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,226 and 1,251,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,226 and 1,251,366 is: 2,666,634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,226 : 1,251,366 = 1,251,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,226/1,251,366 = 1,251,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,226x = 1,251,366 × 1,251,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,226x = 1,565,916,865,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,916,865,956/587,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666,634.08

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