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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,323.25 and 828,470.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,323.25 and 828,470.53 is: 1,166,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,323.25 : 828,470.53 = 828,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,323.25/828,470.53 = 828,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,323.25x = 828,470.53 × 828,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,323.25x = 686,363,421,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,363,421,149.66/588,323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,643.37

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