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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,848 and 841,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,848 and 841,131 is: 1,237,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,848 : 841,131 = 841,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,848/841,131 = 841,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,848x = 841,131 × 841,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,848x = 707,501,359,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,501,359,161/571,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,219.26

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