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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,794 and 634,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,794 and 634,713 is: 1,380,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,794 : 634,713 = 634,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,794/634,713 = 634,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,794x = 634,713 × 634,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,794x = 402,860,592,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,860,592,369/291,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,633.57

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