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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,389 and 565,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,389 and 565,548 is: 1,116,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,389 : 565,548 = 565,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,389/565,548 = 565,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,389x = 565,548 × 565,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,389x = 319,844,540,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,844,540,304/286,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,818.52

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