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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,151.25 and 626,571.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,151.25 and 626,571.75 is: 1,357,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,151.25 : 626,571.75 = 626,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,151.25/626,571.75 = 626,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,151.25x = 626,571.75 × 626,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,151.25x = 392,592,157,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,592,157,898.06/289,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,739.79

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