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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,500 and 637,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,500 and 637,897 is: 1,405,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,500 : 637,897 = 637,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,500/637,897 = 637,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,500x = 637,897 × 637,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,500x = 406,912,582,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,912,582,609/289,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,570.23

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