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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,506 and 637,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,506 and 637,909 is: 1,405,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,506 : 637,909 = 637,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,506/637,909 = 637,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,506x = 637,909 × 637,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,506x = 406,927,892,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,927,892,281/289,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,593.99

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