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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,825 and 1,243,239.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,825 and 1,243,239.25 is: 2,703,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,825 : 1,243,239.25 = 1,243,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,825/1,243,239.25 = 1,243,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,825x = 1,243,239.25 × 1,243,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,825x = 1,545,643,832,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,643,832,740.56/571,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703,001.50

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