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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,220 and 596,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,220 and 596,552 is: 1,222,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220 : 596,552 = 596,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220/596,552 = 596,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220x = 596,552 × 596,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220x = 355,874,288,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,874,288,704/291,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,011.84

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