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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,297.28 and 925,955.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,297.28 and 925,955.30 is: 1,487,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,297.28 : 925,955.30 = 925,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,297.28/925,955.30 = 925,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,297.28x = 925,955.30 × 925,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,297.28x = 857,393,211,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,393,211,810.87/576,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,762.03

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