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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,706 and 840,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,706 and 840,432 is: 1,235,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,706 : 840,432 = 840,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,706/840,432 = 840,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,706x = 840,432 × 840,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,706x = 706,325,946,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,325,946,624/571,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,470.59

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