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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,952 and 629,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,952 and 629,480 is: 1,357,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,952 : 629,480 = 629,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,952/629,480 = 629,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,952x = 629,480 × 629,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,952x = 396,245,070,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,245,070,400/291,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,226.77

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