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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,546 and 632,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,546 and 632,557 is: 1,377,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,546 : 632,557 = 632,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,546/632,557 = 632,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,546x = 632,557 × 632,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,546x = 400,128,358,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,128,358,249/290,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,160.10

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