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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,816 and 627,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,816 and 627,222 is: 1,348,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,816 : 627,222 = 627,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,816/627,222 = 627,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,816x = 627,222 × 627,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,816x = 393,407,437,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,407,437,284/291,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,135.25

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