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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,236 and 866,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,236 and 866,238 is: 1,267,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,236 : 866,238 = 866,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,236/866,238 = 866,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,236x = 866,238 × 866,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,236x = 750,368,272,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,368,272,644/592,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,008.88

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