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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,244.50 and 882,871.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,244.50 and 882,871.50 is: 1,366,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,244.50 : 882,871.50 = 882,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,244.50/882,871.50 = 882,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,244.50x = 882,871.50 × 882,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,244.50x = 779,462,085,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,462,085,512.25/570,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,891.02

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