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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,996 and 629,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,996 and 629,568 is: 1,357,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,996 : 629,568 = 629,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,996/629,568 = 629,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,996x = 629,568 × 629,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,996x = 396,355,866,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,355,866,624/291,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,401.70

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