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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,284 and 839,247.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,284 and 839,247.75 is: 1,232,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,284 : 839,247.75 = 839,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,284/839,247.75 = 839,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,284x = 839,247.75 × 839,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,284x = 704,336,785,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,336,785,880.06/571,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,901.30

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