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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,154.25 and 626,575.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,154.25 and 626,575.50 is: 1,357,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,154.25 : 626,575.50 = 626,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,154.25/626,575.50 = 626,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,154.25x = 626,575.50 × 626,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,154.25x = 392,596,857,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,596,857,200.25/289,154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,741.96

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