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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,511 and 792,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,511 and 792,691.50 is: 1,069,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,511 : 792,691.50 = 792,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,511/792,691.50 = 792,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,511x = 792,691.50 × 792,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,511x = 628,359,814,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,359,814,172.25/587,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,528.59

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