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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,786 and 631,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,786 and 631,058 is: 1,374,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,786 : 631,058 = 631,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,786/631,058 = 631,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,786x = 631,058 × 631,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,786x = 398,234,199,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,234,199,364/289,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,235.47

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