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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,954 and 627,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,954 and 627,966 is: 1,364,719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,954 : 627,966 = 627,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,954/627,966 = 627,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,954x = 627,966 × 627,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,954x = 394,341,297,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,341,297,156/288,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,719.98

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