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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,832 and 603,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,832 and 603,884 is: 1,249,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,832 : 603,884 = 603,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,832/603,884 = 603,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,832x = 603,884 × 603,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,832x = 364,675,885,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,675,885,456/291,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,608.97

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