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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,540.50 and 1,241,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,540.50 and 1,241,577 is: 2,697,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,540.50 : 1,241,577 = 1,241,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,540.50/1,241,577 = 1,241,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,540.50x = 1,241,577 × 1,241,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,540.50x = 1,541,513,446,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,513,446,929/571,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697,120.23

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