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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,144 and 636,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,144 and 636,598 is: 1,391,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,144 : 636,598 = 636,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,144/636,598 = 636,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,144x = 636,598 × 636,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,144x = 405,257,013,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,257,013,604/291,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,946.99

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