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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,183 and 878,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,183 and 878,170.50 is: 1,297,888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,183 : 878,170.50 = 878,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,183/878,170.50 = 878,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,183x = 878,170.50 × 878,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,183x = 771,183,427,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,183,427,070.25/594,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,888.74

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