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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,680 and 613,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,680 and 613,888 is: 1,292,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,680 : 613,888 = 613,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,680/613,888 = 613,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,680x = 613,888 × 613,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,680x = 376,858,476,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,858,476,544/291,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,027.14

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