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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,512 and 586,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,512 and 586,244 is: 1,220,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,512 : 586,244 = 586,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,512/586,244 = 586,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,512x = 586,244 × 586,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,512x = 343,682,027,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,682,027,536/281,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,843.26

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