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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,930 and 628,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,930 and 628,878 is: 1,354,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,930 : 628,878 = 628,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,930/628,878 = 628,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,930x = 628,878 × 628,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,930x = 395,487,538,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,487,538,884/291,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,734.14

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