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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,918.63 and 865,414.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,918.63 and 865,414.13 is: 1,267,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,918.63 : 865,414.13 = 865,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,918.63/865,414.13 = 865,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,918.63x = 865,414.13 × 865,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,918.63x = 748,941,607,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,941,607,749.52/590,918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,419.19

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