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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,355 and 847,972.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,355 and 847,972.50 is: 1,224,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,355 : 847,972.50 = 847,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,355/847,972.50 = 847,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,355x = 847,972.50 × 847,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,355x = 719,057,360,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,057,360,756.25/587,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,229.57

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