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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,440 and 598,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,440 and 598,872 is: 1,265,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,440 : 598,872 = 598,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,440/598,872 = 598,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,440x = 598,872 × 598,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,440x = 358,647,672,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,647,672,384/283,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,338.95

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