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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,672.50 and 904,228.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,672.50 and 904,228.75 is: 1,365,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,672.50 : 904,228.75 = 904,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,672.50/904,228.75 = 904,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,672.50x = 904,228.75 × 904,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,672.50x = 817,629,632,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,629,632,326.56/598,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,737.75

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