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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,906 and 586,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,906 and 586,484 is: 1,198,871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,906 : 586,484 = 586,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,906/586,484 = 586,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,906x = 586,484 × 586,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,906x = 343,963,482,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,963,482,256/286,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,871.69

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