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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,995.50 and 900,617.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,995.50 and 900,617.75 is: 1,377,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,995.50 : 900,617.75 = 900,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,995.50/900,617.75 = 900,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,995.50x = 900,617.75 × 900,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,995.50x = 811,112,331,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,112,331,615.06/588,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,111.25

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