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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,812 and 841,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,812 and 841,086 is: 1,237,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,812 : 841,086 = 841,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,812/841,086 = 841,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,812x = 841,086 × 841,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,812x = 707,425,659,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,425,659,396/571,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,164.77

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