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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,856.50 and 1,254,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,856.50 and 1,254,711 is: 2,757,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,856.50 : 1,254,711 = 1,254,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,856.50/1,254,711 = 1,254,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,856.50x = 1,254,711 × 1,254,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,856.50x = 1,574,299,693,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,299,693,521/570,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757,785.35

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