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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,248 and 592,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,248 and 592,588 is: 1,214,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,248 : 592,588 = 592,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,248/592,588 = 592,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,248x = 592,588 × 592,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,248x = 351,160,537,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,160,537,744/289,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,046.55

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