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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,738 and 586,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,738 and 586,768 is: 1,222,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,738 : 586,768 = 586,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,738/586,768 = 586,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,738x = 586,768 × 586,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,738x = 344,296,685,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,296,685,824/281,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,045.61

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