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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,314 and 393,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,314 and 393,586 is: 531,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,314 : 393,586 = 393,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,314/393,586 = 393,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,314x = 393,586 × 393,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,314x = 154,909,939,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,909,939,396/291,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,762.77

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