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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,930 and 627,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,930 and 627,508 is: 1,348,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,930 : 627,508 = 627,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,930/627,508 = 627,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,930x = 627,508 × 627,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,930x = 393,766,290,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,766,290,064/291,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,838.04

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