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Finding the Third Proportional to 571 and 1,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 571 and 1,411 is: 3,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 1,411 = 1,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/1,411 = 1,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 1,411 × 1,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 1,990,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,921/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.73

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