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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,247 and 866,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,247 and 866,262 is: 1,267,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,247 : 866,262 = 866,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,247/866,262 = 866,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,247x = 866,262 × 866,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,247x = 750,409,852,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,409,852,644/592,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,055.56

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