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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,014 and 631,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,014 and 631,532 is: 1,361,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,014 : 631,532 = 631,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,014/631,532 = 631,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,014x = 631,532 × 631,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,014x = 398,832,667,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,832,667,024/293,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,138.60

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