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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,234 and 596,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,234 and 596,580 is: 1,222,067.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,234 : 596,580 = 596,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,234/596,580 = 596,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,234x = 596,580 × 596,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,234x = 355,907,696,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,907,696,400/291,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,067.81

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