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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,336.50 and 866,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,336.50 and 866,289 is: 1,266,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,336.50 : 866,289 = 866,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,336.50/866,289 = 866,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,336.50x = 866,289 × 866,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,336.50x = 750,456,631,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,456,631,521/592,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,943.08

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