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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,200 and 596,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,200 and 596,514 is: 1,221,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,200 : 596,514 = 596,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,200/596,514 = 596,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,200x = 596,514 × 596,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,200x = 355,828,952,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,828,952,196/291,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,940.08

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