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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,788 and 586,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,788 and 586,849 is: 1,222,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,788 : 586,849 = 586,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,788/586,849 = 586,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,788x = 586,849 × 586,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,788x = 344,391,748,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,391,748,801/281,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,166.13

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