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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,540 and 607,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,540 and 607,944 is: 1,267,736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,540 : 607,944 = 607,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,540/607,944 = 607,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,540x = 607,944 × 607,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,540x = 369,595,907,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,595,907,136/291,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,736.53

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