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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,207 and 622,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,207 and 622,896 is: 1,332,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,207 : 622,896 = 622,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,207/622,896 = 622,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,207x = 622,896 × 622,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,207x = 387,999,426,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,999,426,816/291,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,383.59

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