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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,233 and 622,867.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,233 and 622,867.50 is: 1,341,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,233 : 622,867.50 = 622,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,233/622,867.50 = 622,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,233x = 622,867.50 × 622,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,233x = 387,963,922,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,963,922,556.25/289,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,354.28

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