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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,818 and 838,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,818 and 838,629 is: 1,229,934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,818 : 838,629 = 838,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,818/838,629 = 838,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,818x = 838,629 × 838,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,818x = 703,298,599,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,298,599,641/571,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,934.35

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