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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,754 and 628,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,754 and 628,148 is: 1,352,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,754 : 628,148 = 628,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,754/628,148 = 628,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,754x = 628,148 × 628,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,754x = 394,569,909,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,569,909,904/291,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,406.17

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