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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,920 and 1,232,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,920 and 1,232,481.50 is: 2,655,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,920 : 1,232,481.50 = 1,232,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,920/1,232,481.50 = 1,232,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,920x = 1,232,481.50 × 1,232,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,920x = 1,519,010,647,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,010,647,842.25/571,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655,984.49

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