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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,938.50 and 1,265,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,938.50 and 1,265,829 is: 2,739,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,938.50 : 1,265,829 = 1,265,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,938.50/1,265,829 = 1,265,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,938.50x = 1,265,829 × 1,265,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,938.50x = 1,602,323,057,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,323,057,241/584,938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739,301.75

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