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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,867 and 594,136.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,867 and 594,136.50 is: 832,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,867 : 594,136.50 = 594,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,867/594,136.50 = 594,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,867x = 594,136.50 × 594,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,867x = 352,998,180,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,998,180,632.25/423,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,804.11

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