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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,399 and 801,994.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,399 and 801,994.50 is: 1,121,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,399 : 801,994.50 = 801,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,399/801,994.50 = 801,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,399x = 801,994.50 × 801,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,399x = 643,195,178,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,195,178,030.25/573,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,723.58

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