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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,439 and 854,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,439 and 854,355 is: 1,277,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,439 : 854,355 = 854,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,439/854,355 = 854,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,439x = 854,355 × 854,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,439x = 729,922,466,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,922,466,025/571,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,341.00

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