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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,788.38 and 622,425.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,788.38 and 622,425.75 is: 1,336,885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,788.38 : 622,425.75 = 622,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,788.38/622,425.75 = 622,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,788.38x = 622,425.75 × 622,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,788.38x = 387,413,814,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,413,814,263.06/289,788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336,885.28

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