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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,154.25 and 626,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,154.25 and 626,571 is: 1,357,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,154.25 : 626,571 = 626,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,154.25/626,571 = 626,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,154.25x = 626,571 × 626,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,154.25x = 392,591,218,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,591,218,041/289,154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,722.45

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