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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,664 and 638,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,664 and 638,192 is: 1,396,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,664 : 638,192 = 638,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,664/638,192 = 638,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,664x = 638,192 × 638,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,664x = 407,289,028,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,289,028,864/291,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,432.29

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