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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,896 and 600,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,896 and 600,244 is: 1,225,919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,896 : 600,244 = 600,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,896/600,244 = 600,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,896x = 600,244 × 600,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,896x = 360,292,859,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,292,859,536/293,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,919.58

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