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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,134 and 626,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,134 and 626,535 is: 1,357,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,134 : 626,535 = 626,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,134/626,535 = 626,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,134x = 626,535 × 626,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,134x = 392,546,106,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,546,106,225/289,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,661.52

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