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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,163 and 617,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,163 and 617,317 is: 1,308,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,163 : 617,317 = 617,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,163/617,317 = 617,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,163x = 617,317 × 617,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,163x = 381,080,278,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,080,278,489/291,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,821.10

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