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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,816 and 603,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,816 and 603,852 is: 1,249,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,816 : 603,852 = 603,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,816/603,852 = 603,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,816x = 603,852 × 603,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,816x = 364,637,237,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,637,237,904/291,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,545.05

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