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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,865 and 859,114.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,865 and 859,114.13 is: 1,255,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,865 : 859,114.13 = 859,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,865/859,114.13 = 859,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,865x = 859,114.13 × 859,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,865x = 738,077,079,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,077,079,774.52/587,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,521.39

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