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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,586 and 627,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,586 and 627,892 is: 1,352,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,586 : 627,892 = 627,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,586/627,892 = 627,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,586x = 627,892 × 627,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,586x = 394,248,363,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,248,363,664/291,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,082.62

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