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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,627 and 871,168.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,627 and 871,168.50 is: 1,330,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,627 : 871,168.50 = 871,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,627/871,168.50 = 871,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,627x = 871,168.50 × 871,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,627x = 758,934,555,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,934,555,392.25/570,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,001.13

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