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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,280 and 592,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,280 and 592,722 is: 1,398,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,280 : 592,722 = 592,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,280/592,722 = 592,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,280x = 592,722 × 592,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,280x = 351,319,369,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,319,369,284/251,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,119.11

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