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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,294 and 393,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,294 and 393,557 is: 531,720.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,294 : 393,557 = 393,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,294/393,557 = 393,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,294x = 393,557 × 393,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,294x = 154,887,112,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,887,112,249/291,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,720.92

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