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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,965 and 867,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,965 and 867,524.50 is: 1,264,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,965 : 867,524.50 = 867,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,965/867,524.50 = 867,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,965x = 867,524.50 × 867,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,965x = 752,598,758,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,598,758,100.25/594,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,946.27

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