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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,391 and 600,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,391 and 600,958 is: 1,247,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,391 : 600,958 = 600,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,391/600,958 = 600,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,391x = 600,958 × 600,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,391x = 361,150,517,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,150,517,764/289,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,967.34

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