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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,791 and 634,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,791 and 634,707 is: 1,380,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,791 : 634,707 = 634,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,791/634,707 = 634,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,791x = 634,707 × 634,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,791x = 402,852,975,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,852,975,849/291,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,621.66

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