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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,916 and 628,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,916 and 628,850 is: 1,354,678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,916 : 628,850 = 628,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,916/628,850 = 628,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,916x = 628,850 × 628,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,916x = 395,452,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,452,322,500/291,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,678.48

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