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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,922 and 628,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,922 and 628,862 is: 1,354,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,922 : 628,862 = 628,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,922/628,862 = 628,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,922x = 628,862 × 628,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,922x = 395,467,415,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,467,415,044/291,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,702.34

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