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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,481 and 628,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,481 and 628,477 is: 1,364,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,481 : 628,477 = 628,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,481/628,477 = 628,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,481x = 628,477 × 628,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,481x = 394,983,339,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,983,339,529/289,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,453.42

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