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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,416 and 593,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,416 and 593,282 is: 1,224,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,416 : 593,282 = 593,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,416/593,282 = 593,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,416x = 593,282 × 593,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,416x = 351,983,531,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,983,531,524/287,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,648.35

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