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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,294.75 and 866,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,294.75 and 866,228.50 is: 1,266,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,294.75 : 866,228.50 = 866,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,294.75/866,228.50 = 866,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,294.75x = 866,228.50 × 866,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,294.75x = 750,351,814,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,351,814,212.25/592,294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,855.42

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