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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,546 and 632,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,546 and 632,554 is: 1,377,147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,546 : 632,554 = 632,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,546/632,554 = 632,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,546x = 632,554 × 632,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,546x = 400,124,562,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,124,562,916/290,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,147.04

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