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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,395 and 620,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,395 and 620,323 is: 1,329,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,395 : 620,323 = 620,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,395/620,323 = 620,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,395x = 620,323 × 620,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,395x = 384,800,624,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,800,624,329/289,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,672.68

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