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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,672 and 424,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,672 and 424,137 is: 621,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,672 : 424,137 = 424,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,672/424,137 = 424,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,672x = 424,137 × 424,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,672x = 179,892,194,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,892,194,769/289,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,020.31

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