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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,323 and 859,828.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,323 and 859,828.50 is: 1,280,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,323 : 859,828.50 = 859,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,323/859,828.50 = 859,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,323x = 859,828.50 × 859,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,323x = 739,305,049,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,305,049,412.25/577,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,574.39

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