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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,767 and 593,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,767 and 593,817 is: 1,242,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,767 : 593,817 = 593,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,767/593,817 = 593,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,767x = 593,817 × 593,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,767x = 352,618,629,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,618,629,489/283,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,634.38

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