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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,544 and 632,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,544 and 632,553 is: 1,377,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,544 : 632,553 = 632,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,544/632,553 = 632,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,544x = 632,553 × 632,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,544x = 400,123,297,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,123,297,809/290,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,152.16

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