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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,206 and 622,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,206 and 622,894 is: 1,332,379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,206 : 622,894 = 622,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,206/622,894 = 622,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,206x = 622,894 × 622,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,206x = 387,996,935,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,996,935,236/291,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,379.60

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