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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,901.75 and 859,167.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,901.75 and 859,167.75 is: 1,255,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,901.75 : 859,167.75 = 859,167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,901.75/859,167.75 = 859,167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,901.75x = 859,167.75 × 859,167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,901.75x = 738,169,222,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,169,222,640.06/587,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,599.63

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