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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,153.50 and 626,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,153.50 and 626,577 is: 1,357,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,153.50 : 626,577 = 626,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,153.50/626,577 = 626,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,153.50x = 626,577 × 626,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,153.50x = 392,598,736,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,598,736,929/289,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,751.98

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