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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,567 and 596,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,567 and 596,392 is: 1,241,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,567 : 596,392 = 596,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,567/596,392 = 596,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,567x = 596,392 × 596,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,567x = 355,683,417,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,683,417,664/286,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,187.64

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