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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,266.91 and 845,716.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,266.91 and 845,716.78 is: 1,241,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,266.91 : 845,716.78 = 845,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,266.91/845,716.78 = 845,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,266.91x = 845,716.78 × 845,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,266.91x = 715,236,874,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,236,874,087.86/576,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,155.56

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