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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,866 and 841,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,866 and 841,159 is: 1,237,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,866 : 841,159 = 841,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,866/841,159 = 841,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,866x = 841,159 × 841,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,866x = 707,548,463,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,548,463,281/571,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,262.69

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