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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,297 and 866,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,297 and 866,231.50 is: 1,266,859.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,297 : 866,231.50 = 866,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,297/866,231.50 = 866,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,297x = 866,231.50 × 866,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,297x = 750,357,011,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,357,011,592.25/592,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,859.38

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