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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,856.50 and 888,270.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,856.50 and 888,270.75 is: 1,319,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,856.50 : 888,270.75 = 888,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,856.50/888,270.75 = 888,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,856.50x = 888,270.75 × 888,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,856.50x = 789,024,925,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,024,925,305.56/597,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,756.37

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