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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,421 and 876,645.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,421 and 876,645.50 is: 1,314,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,421 : 876,645.50 = 876,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,421/876,645.50 = 876,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,421x = 876,645.50 × 876,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,421x = 768,507,332,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,507,332,670.25/584,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,989.25

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