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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,316 and 592,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,316 and 592,296 is: 1,208,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,316 : 592,296 = 592,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,316/592,296 = 592,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,316x = 592,296 × 592,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,316x = 350,814,551,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,814,551,616/290,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,388.62

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