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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,632 and 598,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,632 and 598,248 is: 1,261,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,632 : 598,248 = 598,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,632/598,248 = 598,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,632x = 598,248 × 598,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,632x = 357,900,669,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,900,669,504/283,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,848.70

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