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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,700 and 623,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,700 and 623,862 is: 1,334,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,700 : 623,862 = 623,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,700/623,862 = 623,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,700x = 623,862 × 623,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,700x = 389,203,795,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,203,795,044/291,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,260.52

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