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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,459 and 778,353.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,459 and 778,353.75 is: 1,060,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,459 : 778,353.75 = 778,353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,459/778,353.75 = 778,353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,459x = 778,353.75 × 778,353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,459x = 605,834,560,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,834,560,139.06/571,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,154.03

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