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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,856 and 841,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,856 and 841,143 is: 1,237,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,856 : 841,143 = 841,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,856/841,143 = 841,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,856x = 841,143 × 841,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,856x = 707,521,546,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,521,546,449/571,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,237.25

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