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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,504.50 and 1,221,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,504.50 and 1,221,741 is: 2,611,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,504.50 : 1,221,741 = 1,221,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,504.50/1,221,741 = 1,221,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,504.50x = 1,221,741 × 1,221,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,504.50x = 1,492,651,071,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,651,071,081/571,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611,792.33

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