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Finding the Third Proportional to 593,257.50 and 919,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 593,257.50 and 919,377 is: 1,424,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,257.50 : 919,377 = 919,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,257.50/919,377 = 919,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,257.50x = 919,377 × 919,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,257.50x = 845,254,068,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,254,068,129/593,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,767.61

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