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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,569 and 606,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,569 and 606,415 is: 1,261,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,569 : 606,415 = 606,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,569/606,415 = 606,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,569x = 606,415 × 606,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,569x = 367,739,152,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,739,152,225/291,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,242.29

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