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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,780 and 592,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,780 and 592,252 is: 1,206,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,780 : 592,252 = 592,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,780/592,252 = 592,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,780x = 592,252 × 592,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,780x = 350,762,431,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,762,431,504/290,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,281.15

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