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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,192 and 636,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,192 and 636,684 is: 1,392,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,192 : 636,684 = 636,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,192/636,684 = 636,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,192x = 636,684 × 636,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,192x = 405,366,515,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,366,515,856/291,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,093.59

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