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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,846 and 634,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,846 and 634,809 is: 1,380,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,846 : 634,809 = 634,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,846/634,809 = 634,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,846x = 634,809 × 634,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,846x = 402,982,466,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,982,466,481/291,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,805.17

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