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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,798 and 603,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,798 and 603,828 is: 1,249,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,798 : 603,828 = 603,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,798/603,828 = 603,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,798x = 603,828 × 603,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,798x = 364,608,253,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,608,253,584/291,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,522.80

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