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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,390.50 and 874,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,390.50 and 874,440 is: 1,277,836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,390.50 : 874,440 = 874,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,390.50/874,440 = 874,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,390.50x = 874,440 × 874,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,390.50x = 764,645,313,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,645,313,600/598,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,836.65

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