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Finding the Third Proportional to 567,963 and 1,211,701.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 567,963 and 1,211,701.50 is: 2,585,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,963 : 1,211,701.50 = 1,211,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,963/1,211,701.50 = 1,211,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,963x = 1,211,701.50 × 1,211,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,963x = 1,468,220,525,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,220,525,102.25/567,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585,063.68

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