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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,818 and 592,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,818 and 592,056 is: 1,222,134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,818 : 592,056 = 592,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,818/592,056 = 592,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,818x = 592,056 × 592,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,818x = 350,530,307,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,530,307,136/286,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,134.97

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