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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,672 and 628,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,672 and 628,866 is: 1,355,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,672 : 628,866 = 628,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,672/628,866 = 628,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,672x = 628,866 × 628,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,672x = 395,472,445,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,472,445,956/291,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,880.74

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