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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,307 and 844,156.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,307 and 844,156.50 is: 1,203,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,307 : 844,156.50 = 844,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,307/844,156.50 = 844,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,307x = 844,156.50 × 844,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,307x = 712,600,196,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,600,196,492.25/592,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,092.65

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