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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,919 and 631,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,919 and 631,816 is: 1,367,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,919 : 631,816 = 631,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,919/631,816 = 631,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,919x = 631,816 × 631,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,919x = 399,191,457,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,191,457,856/291,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,473.37

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