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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,918 and 627,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,918 and 627,492 is: 1,348,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,918 : 627,492 = 627,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,918/627,492 = 627,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,918x = 627,492 × 627,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,918x = 393,746,210,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,746,210,064/291,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,824.70

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