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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,453 and 626,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,453 and 626,661 is: 1,361,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,453 : 626,661 = 626,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,453/626,661 = 626,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,453x = 626,661 × 626,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,453x = 392,704,008,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,704,008,921/288,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,414.20

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