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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,887 and 1,237,915.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,887 and 1,237,915.50 is: 2,679,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,887 : 1,237,915.50 = 1,237,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,887/1,237,915.50 = 1,237,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,887x = 1,237,915.50 × 1,237,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,887x = 1,532,434,785,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,434,785,140.25/571,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679,611.16

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