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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,223 and 596,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,223 and 596,553 is: 1,222,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,223 : 596,553 = 596,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,223/596,553 = 596,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,223x = 596,553 × 596,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,223x = 355,875,481,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,875,481,809/291,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,003.35

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