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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,298 and 866,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,298 and 866,233 is: 1,266,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,298 : 866,233 = 866,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,298/866,233 = 866,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,298x = 866,233 × 866,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,298x = 750,359,610,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,359,610,289/592,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,861.63

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