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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,513.50 and 832,975.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,513.50 and 832,975.50 is: 1,178,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,513.50 : 832,975.50 = 832,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,513.50/832,975.50 = 832,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,513.50x = 832,975.50 × 832,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,513.50x = 693,848,183,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,848,183,600.25/588,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,984.31

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