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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,944 and 588,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,944 and 588,042 is: 1,192,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,944 : 588,042 = 588,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,944/588,042 = 588,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,944x = 588,042 × 588,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,944x = 345,793,393,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,793,393,764/289,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,621.31

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