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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,805 and 933,871.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,805 and 933,871.50 is: 1,481,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,805 : 933,871.50 = 933,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,805/933,871.50 = 933,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,805x = 933,871.50 × 933,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,805x = 872,115,978,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,115,978,512.25/588,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,162.66

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