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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,443 and 854,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,443 and 854,361 is: 1,277,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,443 : 854,361 = 854,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,443/854,361 = 854,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,443x = 854,361 × 854,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,443x = 729,932,718,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,932,718,321/571,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,350.00

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