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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,332 and 393,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,332 and 393,614 is: 531,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,332 : 393,614 = 393,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,332/393,614 = 393,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,332x = 393,614 × 393,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,332x = 154,931,980,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931,980,996/291,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,805.57

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