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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,632 and 625,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,632 and 625,546 is: 1,341,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,632 : 625,546 = 625,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,632/625,546 = 625,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,632x = 625,546 × 625,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,632x = 391,307,798,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,307,798,116/291,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,786.22

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