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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,600 and 627,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,600 and 627,486 is: 1,350,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,600 : 627,486 = 627,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,600/627,486 = 627,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,600x = 627,486 × 627,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,600x = 393,738,680,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,738,680,196/291,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,269.82

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