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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,638 and 622,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,638 and 622,863 is: 1,339,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,638 : 622,863 = 622,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,638/622,863 = 622,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,638x = 622,863 × 622,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,638x = 387,958,316,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,958,316,769/289,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,459.31

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