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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,050 and 803,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,050 and 803,451 is: 1,130,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,050 : 803,451 = 803,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,050/803,451 = 803,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,050x = 803,451 × 803,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,050x = 645,533,509,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,533,509,401/571,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,432.55

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