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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,528 and 627,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,528 and 627,792 is: 1,351,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,528 : 627,792 = 627,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,528/627,792 = 627,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,528x = 627,792 × 627,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,528x = 394,122,795,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,122,795,264/291,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,920.90

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