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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,044 and 611,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,044 and 611,464 is: 1,284,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,044 : 611,464 = 611,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,044/611,464 = 611,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,044x = 611,464 × 611,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,044x = 373,888,223,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,888,223,296/291,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,645.01

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