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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,177.50 and 1,215,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,177.50 and 1,215,708 is: 2,587,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,177.50 : 1,215,708 = 1,215,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,177.50/1,215,708 = 1,215,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,177.50x = 1,215,708 × 1,215,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,177.50x = 1,477,945,941,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,945,941,264/571,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587,542.30

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