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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,924.50 and 838,770.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,924.50 and 838,770.50 is: 1,230,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,924.50 : 838,770.50 = 838,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,924.50/838,770.50 = 838,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,924.50x = 838,770.50 × 838,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,924.50x = 703,535,951,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,535,951,670.25/571,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,120.32

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