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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,928.25 and 588,008.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,928.25 and 588,008.25 is: 1,192,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,928.25 : 588,008.25 = 588,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,928.25/588,008.25 = 588,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,928.25x = 588,008.25 × 588,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,928.25x = 345,753,702,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,753,702,068.06/289,928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,549.20

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