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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,768.63 and 827,708.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,768.63 and 827,708.06 is: 1,165,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,768.63 : 827,708.06 = 827,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,768.63/827,708.06 = 827,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,768.63x = 827,708.06 × 827,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,768.63x = 685,100,636,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,100,636,727.50/587,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,595.79

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