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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,814 and 841,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,814 and 841,088 is: 1,237,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,814 : 841,088 = 841,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,814/841,088 = 841,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,814x = 841,088 × 841,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,814x = 707,429,023,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,429,023,744/571,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,166.32

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