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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,416.69 and 874,270.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,416.69 and 874,270.97 is: 1,307,884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,416.69 : 874,270.97 = 874,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,416.69/874,270.97 = 874,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,416.69x = 874,270.97 × 874,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,416.69x = 764,349,726,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,349,726,799.06/584,416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,884.84

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