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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,294.19 and 866,227.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,294.19 and 866,227.88 is: 1,266,854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,294.19 : 866,227.88 = 866,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,294.19/866,227.88 = 866,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,294.19x = 866,227.88 × 866,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,294.19x = 750,350,731,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,350,731,427.02/592,294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,854.79

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