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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,444.88 and 1,241,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,444.88 and 1,241,406 is: 2,696,828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,444.88 : 1,241,406 = 1,241,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,444.88/1,241,406 = 1,241,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,444.88x = 1,241,406 × 1,241,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,444.88x = 1,541,088,856,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,088,856,836/571,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696,828.56

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