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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,241 and 622,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,241 and 622,971 is: 1,332,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,241 : 622,971 = 622,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,241/622,971 = 622,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,241x = 622,971 × 622,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,241x = 388,092,866,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,092,866,841/291,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,548.87

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