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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,562 and 631,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,562 and 631,484 is: 1,367,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,562 : 631,484 = 631,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,562/631,484 = 631,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,562x = 631,484 × 631,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,562x = 398,772,042,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,772,042,256/291,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,709.24

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