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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,229 and 636,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,229 and 636,337 is: 1,390,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,229 : 636,337 = 636,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,229/636,337 = 636,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,229x = 636,337 × 636,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,229x = 404,924,777,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,924,777,569/291,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,399.92

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