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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,394.50 and 874,273.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,394.50 and 874,273.50 is: 1,354,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,394.50 : 874,273.50 = 874,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,394.50/874,273.50 = 874,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,394.50x = 874,273.50 × 874,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,394.50x = 764,354,152,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,354,152,802.25/564,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,290.58

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