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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,297.50 and 897,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,297.50 and 897,863 is: 1,347,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,297.50 : 897,863 = 897,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,297.50/897,863 = 897,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,297.50x = 897,863 × 897,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,297.50x = 806,157,966,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,157,966,769/598,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,419.92

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