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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,260 and 622,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,260 and 622,917 is: 1,341,442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,260 : 622,917 = 622,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,260/622,917 = 622,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,260x = 622,917 × 622,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,260x = 388,025,588,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,025,588,889/289,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,442.26

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