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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,852 and 626,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,852 and 626,228 is: 1,343,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,852 : 626,228 = 626,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,852/626,228 = 626,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,852x = 626,228 × 626,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,852x = 392,161,507,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,161,507,984/291,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,699.92

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