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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,294.38 and 866,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,294.38 and 866,228 is: 1,266,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,294.38 : 866,228 = 866,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,294.38/866,228 = 866,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,294.38x = 866,228 × 866,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,294.38x = 750,350,947,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,350,947,984/592,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,854.76

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