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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,137 and 626,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,137 and 626,541 is: 1,357,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,137 : 626,541 = 626,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,137/626,541 = 626,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,137x = 626,541 × 626,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,137x = 392,553,624,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,553,624,681/289,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,673.44

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