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Finding the Third Proportional to 419,263 and 592,687.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 419,263 and 592,687.50 is: 837,847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,263 : 592,687.50 = 592,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,263/592,687.50 = 592,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,263x = 592,687.50 × 592,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,263x = 351,278,472,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,278,472,656.25/419,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,847.54

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