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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,594 and 563,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,594 and 563,857 is: 1,082,906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,594 : 563,857 = 563,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,594/563,857 = 563,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,594x = 563,857 × 563,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,594x = 317,934,716,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,934,716,449/293,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,906.04

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