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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,865.50 and 888,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,865.50 and 888,282 is: 1,319,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,865.50 : 888,282 = 888,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,865.50/888,282 = 888,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,865.50x = 888,282 × 888,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,865.50x = 789,044,911,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,044,911,524/597,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,769.93

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