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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,530 and 637,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,530 and 637,954 is: 1,405,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,530 : 637,954 = 637,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,530/637,954 = 637,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,530x = 637,954 × 637,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,530x = 406,985,306,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,985,306,116/289,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,675.77

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