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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,648 and 586,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,648 and 586,594 is: 1,221,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,648 : 586,594 = 586,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,648/586,594 = 586,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,648x = 586,594 × 586,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,648x = 344,092,520,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,092,520,836/281,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,711.22

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