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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,986 and 850,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,986 and 850,587 is: 1,327,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,986 : 850,587 = 850,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,986/850,587 = 850,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,986x = 850,587 × 850,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,986x = 723,498,244,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,498,244,569/544,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,553.82

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