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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,228 and 627,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,228 and 627,660 is: 1,362,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,228 : 627,660 = 627,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,228/627,660 = 627,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,228x = 627,660 × 627,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,228x = 393,957,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,957,075,600/289,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,098.68

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