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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,652 and 621,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,652 and 621,648 is: 1,316,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,652 : 621,648 = 621,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,652/621,648 = 621,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,652x = 621,648 × 621,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,652x = 386,446,235,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446,235,904/293,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,000.69

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