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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,032 and 628,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,032 and 628,720 is: 1,358,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,032 : 628,720 = 628,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,032/628,720 = 628,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,032x = 628,720 × 628,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,032x = 395,288,838,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,288,838,400/291,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,231.53

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