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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,882 and 633,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,882 and 633,584 is: 1,375,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,882 : 633,584 = 633,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,882/633,584 = 633,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,882x = 633,584 × 633,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,882x = 401,428,685,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,428,685,056/291,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,311.55

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