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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,812 and 627,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,812 and 627,218 is: 1,348,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,812 : 627,218 = 627,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,812/627,218 = 627,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,812x = 627,218 × 627,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,812x = 393,402,419,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,402,419,524/291,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,136.54

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