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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,866 and 639,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,866 and 639,091 is: 1,399,400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,866 : 639,091 = 639,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,866/639,091 = 639,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,866x = 639,091 × 639,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,866x = 408,437,306,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,437,306,281/291,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,400.09

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