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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,291.50 and 626,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,291.50 and 626,697 is: 1,357,624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,291.50 : 626,697 = 626,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,291.50/626,697 = 626,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,291.50x = 626,697 × 626,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,291.50x = 392,749,129,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,749,129,809/289,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,624.16

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