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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,826 and 603,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,826 and 603,872 is: 1,249,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,826 : 603,872 = 603,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,826/603,872 = 603,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,826x = 603,872 × 603,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,826x = 364,661,392,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,661,392,384/291,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,585.00

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