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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,386 and 565,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,386 and 565,541 is: 1,116,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,386 : 565,541 = 565,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,386/565,541 = 565,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,386x = 565,541 × 565,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,386x = 319,836,622,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,836,622,681/286,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,802.58

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