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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,314.63 and 859,875.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,314.63 and 859,875.75 is: 1,289,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,314.63 : 859,875.75 = 859,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,314.63/859,875.75 = 859,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,314.63x = 859,875.75 × 859,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,314.63x = 739,386,305,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,386,305,438.06/573,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,669.36

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