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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,868 and 634,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,868 and 634,296 is: 1,383,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,868 : 634,296 = 634,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,868/634,296 = 634,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,868x = 634,296 × 634,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,868x = 402,331,415,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,331,415,616/290,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,209.62

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