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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,750 and 593,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,750 and 593,601 is: 868,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,750 : 593,601 = 593,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,750/593,601 = 593,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,750x = 593,601 × 593,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,750x = 352,362,147,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,362,147,201/405,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,421.80

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