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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,268 and 622,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,268 and 622,940 is: 1,341,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,268 : 622,940 = 622,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,268/622,940 = 622,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,268x = 622,940 × 622,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,268x = 388,054,243,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,054,243,600/289,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,504.22

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