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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,279 and 393,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,279 and 393,537 is: 531,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,279 : 393,537 = 393,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,279/393,537 = 393,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,279x = 393,537 × 393,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,279x = 154,871,370,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,871,370,369/291,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,694.25

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