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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,903 and 600,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,903 and 600,259 is: 1,225,951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,903 : 600,259 = 600,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,903/600,259 = 600,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,903x = 600,259 × 600,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,903x = 360,310,867,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,310,867,081/293,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,951.65

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