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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,579 and 884,668.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,579 and 884,668.50 is: 1,329,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,579 : 884,668.50 = 884,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,579/884,668.50 = 884,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,579x = 884,668.50 × 884,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,579x = 782,638,354,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,638,354,892.25/588,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,708.25

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