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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,124.25 and 758,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,124.25 and 758,115 is: 1,006,328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,124.25 : 758,115 = 758,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,124.25/758,115 = 758,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,124.25x = 758,115 × 758,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,124.25x = 574,738,353,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,738,353,225/571,124.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,328.05

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