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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,179.38 and 1,215,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,179.38 and 1,215,711 is: 2,587,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,179.38 : 1,215,711 = 1,215,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,179.38/1,215,711 = 1,215,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,179.38x = 1,215,711 × 1,215,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,179.38x = 1,477,953,235,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,953,235,521/571,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587,546.58

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