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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,239 and 592,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,239 and 592,571 is: 1,214,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,239 : 592,571 = 592,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,239/592,571 = 592,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,239x = 592,571 × 592,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,239x = 351,140,390,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,140,390,041/289,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,014.67

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