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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,118 and 636,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,118 and 636,372 is: 1,391,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,118 : 636,372 = 636,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,118/636,372 = 636,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,118x = 636,372 × 636,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,118x = 404,969,322,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,969,322,384/291,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,083.07

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