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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,895 and 600,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,895 and 600,237 is: 1,225,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,895 : 600,237 = 600,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,895/600,237 = 600,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,895x = 600,237 × 600,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,895x = 360,284,456,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,284,456,169/293,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,895.15

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