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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,297.50 and 839,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,297.50 and 839,268 is: 1,232,931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,297.50 : 839,268 = 839,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,297.50/839,268 = 839,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,297.50x = 839,268 × 839,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,297.50x = 704,370,775,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,370,775,824/571,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,931.66

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