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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,471.50 and 1,221,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,471.50 and 1,221,672 is: 2,611,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,471.50 : 1,221,672 = 1,221,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,471.50/1,221,672 = 1,221,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,471.50x = 1,221,672 × 1,221,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,471.50x = 1,492,482,475,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,482,475,584/571,471.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611,648.13

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