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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,589 and 563,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,589 and 563,849 is: 1,082,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,589 : 563,849 = 563,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,589/563,849 = 563,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,589x = 563,849 × 563,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,589x = 317,925,694,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,925,694,801/293,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,893.76

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