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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,645 and 605,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,645 and 605,773 is: 1,266,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,645 : 605,773 = 605,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,645/605,773 = 605,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,645x = 605,773 × 605,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,645x = 366,960,927,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,960,927,529/289,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,933.41

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