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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,803.88 and 867,601.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,803.88 and 867,601.13 is: 1,274,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,803.88 : 867,601.13 = 867,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,803.88/867,601.13 = 867,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,803.88x = 867,601.13 × 867,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,803.88x = 752,731,712,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,731,712,101.27/590,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,080.53

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