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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,991.50 and 1,251,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,991.50 and 1,251,321 is: 2,727,922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,991.50 : 1,251,321 = 1,251,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,991.50/1,251,321 = 1,251,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,991.50x = 1,251,321 × 1,251,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,991.50x = 1,565,804,245,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,804,245,041/573,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727,922.36

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