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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,928 and 628,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,928 and 628,874 is: 1,354,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,928 : 628,874 = 628,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,928/628,874 = 628,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,928x = 628,874 × 628,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,928x = 395,482,507,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,482,507,876/291,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,726.19

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