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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,814 and 631,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,814 and 631,673 is: 1,353,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,814 : 631,673 = 631,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,814/631,673 = 631,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,814x = 631,673 × 631,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,814x = 399,010,778,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,010,778,929/294,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,432.26

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