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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,327 and 828,475.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,327 and 828,475.50 is: 1,166,649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,327 : 828,475.50 = 828,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,327/828,475.50 = 828,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,327x = 828,475.50 × 828,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,327x = 686,371,654,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,371,654,100.25/588,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,649.93

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