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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,899.50 and 859,165.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,899.50 and 859,165.50 is: 1,255,597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,899.50 : 859,165.50 = 859,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,899.50/859,165.50 = 859,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,899.50x = 859,165.50 × 859,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,899.50x = 738,165,356,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,165,356,390.25/587,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,597.86

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