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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,838 and 841,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,838 and 841,122 is: 1,237,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,838 : 841,122 = 841,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,838/841,122 = 841,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,838x = 841,122 × 841,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,838x = 707,486,218,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,486,218,884/571,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,214.42

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