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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,807.63 and 827,758.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,807.63 and 827,758.13 is: 1,165,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,807.63 : 827,758.13 = 827,758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,807.63/827,758.13 = 827,758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,807.63x = 827,758.13 × 827,758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,807.63x = 685,183,513,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,183,513,503.52/587,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,659.45

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