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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,832 and 628,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,832 and 628,693 is: 1,354,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,832 : 628,693 = 628,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,832/628,693 = 628,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,832x = 628,693 × 628,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,832x = 395,254,888,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,254,888,249/291,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,391.87

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