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Finding the Third Proportional to 595,188 and 850,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 595,188 and 850,780 is: 1,216,131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,188 : 850,780 = 850,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,188/850,780 = 850,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,188x = 850,780 × 850,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,188x = 723,826,608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,826,608,400/595,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,131.05

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