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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,878.13 and 600,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,878.13 and 600,210 is: 1,225,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,878.13 : 600,210 = 600,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,878.13/600,210 = 600,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,878.13x = 600,210 × 600,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,878.13x = 360,252,044,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,252,044,100/293,878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,855.26

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