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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,894 and 587,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,894 and 587,044 is: 1,222,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,894 : 587,044 = 587,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,894/587,044 = 587,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,894x = 587,044 × 587,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,894x = 344,620,657,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,620,657,936/281,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,518.60

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