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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,710 and 627,652.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,710 and 627,652.13 is: 1,359,798.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,710 : 627,652.13 = 627,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,710/627,652.13 = 627,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,710x = 627,652.13 × 627,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,710x = 393,947,190,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,947,190,017.02/289,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,798.38

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