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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,806 and 1,243,211.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,806 and 1,243,211.63 is: 2,702,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,806 : 1,243,211.63 = 1,243,211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,806/1,243,211.63 = 1,243,211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,806x = 1,243,211.63 × 1,243,211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,806x = 1,545,575,144,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,575,144,535.14/571,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702,971.19

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