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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,073 and 626,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,073 and 626,411 is: 1,348,083.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,073 : 626,411 = 626,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,073/626,411 = 626,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,073x = 626,411 × 626,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,073x = 392,390,740,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,390,740,921/291,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,083.61

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