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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,660.50 and 866,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,660.50 and 866,364 is: 1,306,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,660.50 : 866,364 = 866,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,660.50/866,364 = 866,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,660.50x = 866,364 × 866,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,660.50x = 750,586,580,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,586,580,496/574,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,139.16

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