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Finding the Third Proportional to 882,591 and 1,363,792.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 882,591 and 1,363,792.50 is: 2,107,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,591 : 1,363,792.50 = 1,363,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,591/1,363,792.50 = 1,363,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,591x = 1,363,792.50 × 1,363,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,591x = 1,859,929,983,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,929,983,056.25/882,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107,352.08

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