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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,744 and 627,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,744 and 627,840 is: 1,351,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,744 : 627,840 = 627,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,744/627,840 = 627,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,744x = 627,840 × 627,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,744x = 394,183,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,183,065,600/291,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,126.55

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