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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,444 and 625,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,444 and 625,688 is: 1,352,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,444 : 625,688 = 625,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,444/625,688 = 625,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,444x = 625,688 × 625,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,444x = 391,485,473,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,485,473,344/289,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,543.06

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