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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,653 and 605,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,653 and 605,787 is: 1,266,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,653 : 605,787 = 605,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,653/605,787 = 605,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,653x = 605,787 × 605,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,653x = 366,977,889,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,977,889,369/289,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,956.98

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