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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,168 and 617,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,168 and 617,328 is: 1,308,845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,168 : 617,328 = 617,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,168/617,328 = 617,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,168x = 617,328 × 617,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,168x = 381,093,859,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,093,859,584/291,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,845.27

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