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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,976 and 628,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,976 and 628,933 is: 1,354,757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,976 : 628,933 = 628,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,976/628,933 = 628,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,976x = 628,933 × 628,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,976x = 395,556,718,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,556,718,489/291,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,757.65

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