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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,383 and 887,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,383 and 887,251.50 is: 1,356,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,383 : 887,251.50 = 887,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,383/887,251.50 = 887,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,383x = 887,251.50 × 887,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,383x = 787,215,224,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,215,224,252.25/580,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,371.95

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