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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,120 and 598,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,120 and 598,056 is: 1,224,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,120 : 598,056 = 598,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,120/598,056 = 598,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,120x = 598,056 × 598,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,120x = 357,670,979,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,670,979,136/292,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,397.44

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