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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,440 and 617,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,440 and 617,112 is: 1,315,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,440 : 617,112 = 617,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,440/617,112 = 617,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,440x = 617,112 × 617,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,440x = 380,827,220,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,827,220,544/289,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,738.05

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