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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,278 and 393,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,278 and 393,536 is: 531,693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278 : 393,536 = 393,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278/393,536 = 393,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278x = 393,536 × 393,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278x = 154,870,583,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,870,583,296/291,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,693.38

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