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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,273.47 and 866,198.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,273.47 and 866,198.44 is: 1,266,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,273.47 : 866,198.44 = 866,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,273.47/866,198.44 = 866,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,273.47x = 866,198.44 × 866,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,273.47x = 750,299,733,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,299,733,127.44/592,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,813.01

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