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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,239 and 886,720.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,239 and 886,720.50 is: 1,305,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,239 : 886,720.50 = 886,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,239/886,720.50 = 886,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,239x = 886,720.50 × 886,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,239x = 786,273,245,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,273,245,120.25/602,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,583.41

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