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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,260 and 622,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,260 and 622,971 is: 1,341,674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,260 : 622,971 = 622,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,260/622,971 = 622,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,260x = 622,971 × 622,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,260x = 388,092,866,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,092,866,841/289,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,674.85

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