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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,658.13 and 592,566.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,658.13 and 592,566.75 is: 828,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,658.13 : 592,566.75 = 592,566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,658.13/592,566.75 = 592,566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,658.13x = 592,566.75 × 592,566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,658.13x = 351,135,353,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,135,353,205.56/423,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,817.70

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