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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,070 and 638,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,070 and 638,631 is: 1,391,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,070 : 638,631 = 638,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,070/638,631 = 638,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,070x = 638,631 × 638,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,070x = 407,849,554,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,849,554,161/293,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,645.53

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