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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,641 and 592,541.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,641 and 592,541.50 is: 828,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,641 : 592,541.50 = 592,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,641/592,541.50 = 592,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,641x = 592,541.50 × 592,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,641x = 351,105,429,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,105,429,222.25/423,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,780.57

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