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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,748 and 426,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,748 and 426,237 is: 627,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,748 : 426,237 = 426,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,748/426,237 = 426,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,748x = 426,237 × 426,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,748x = 181,677,980,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,677,980,169/289,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,020.65

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