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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,946 and 631,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,946 and 631,868 is: 1,367,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,946 : 631,868 = 631,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,946/631,868 = 631,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,946x = 631,868 × 631,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,946x = 399,257,169,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,257,169,424/291,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,571.98

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