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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,988 and 625,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,988 and 625,026 is: 1,446,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,988 : 625,026 = 625,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,988/625,026 = 625,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,988x = 625,026 × 625,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,988x = 390,657,500,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,657,500,676/269,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,943.94

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