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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,656 and 605,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,656 and 605,794 is: 1,266,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,656 : 605,794 = 605,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,656/605,794 = 605,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,656x = 605,794 × 605,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,656x = 366,986,370,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,986,370,436/289,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,973.14

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