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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,266 and 391,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,266 and 391,477 is: 526,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,266 : 391,477 = 391,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,266/391,477 = 391,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,266x = 391,477 × 391,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,266x = 153,254,241,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,254,241,529/291,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,165.92

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