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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,245 and 622,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,245 and 622,979 is: 1,332,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,245 : 622,979 = 622,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,245/622,979 = 622,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,245x = 622,979 × 622,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,245x = 388,102,834,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,102,834,441/291,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,564.80

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