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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,643 and 605,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,643 and 605,769 is: 1,266,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,643 : 605,769 = 605,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,643/605,769 = 605,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,643x = 605,769 × 605,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,643x = 366,956,081,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,956,081,361/289,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,925.43

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