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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,264 and 632,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,264 and 632,744 is: 1,384,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,264 : 632,744 = 632,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,264/632,744 = 632,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,264x = 632,744 × 632,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,264x = 400,364,969,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,364,969,536/289,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,081.56

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