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Finding the Third Proportional to 583,128 and 952,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 583,128 and 952,195.50 is: 1,554,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,128 : 952,195.50 = 952,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,128/952,195.50 = 952,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,128x = 952,195.50 × 952,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,128x = 906,676,270,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,676,270,220.25/583,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554,849.48

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