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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,548 and 1,241,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,548 and 1,241,592 is: 2,697,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,548 : 1,241,592 = 1,241,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,548/1,241,592 = 1,241,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,548x = 1,241,592 × 1,241,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,548x = 1,541,550,694,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,550,694,464/571,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697,150.01

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