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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,943 and 627,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,943 and 627,534 is: 1,348,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,943 : 627,534 = 627,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,943/627,534 = 627,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,943x = 627,534 × 627,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,943x = 393,798,921,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,798,921,156/291,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,889.75

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