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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,711.50 and 1,243,059.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,711.50 and 1,243,059.75 is: 2,702,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,711.50 : 1,243,059.75 = 1,243,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,711.50/1,243,059.75 = 1,243,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,711.50x = 1,243,059.75 × 1,243,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,711.50x = 1,545,197,542,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,197,542,070.06/571,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702,757.50

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