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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,302 and 597,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,302 and 597,969 is: 1,280,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,302 : 597,969 = 597,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,302/597,969 = 597,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,302x = 597,969 × 597,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,302x = 357,566,924,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,566,924,961/279,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,216.13

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