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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,332 and 636,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,332 and 636,702 is: 1,391,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,332 : 636,702 = 636,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,332/636,702 = 636,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,332x = 636,702 × 636,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,332x = 405,389,436,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,389,436,804/291,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,503.29

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