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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,804.08 and 618,116.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,804.08 and 618,116.06 is: 1,318,364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,804.08 : 618,116.06 = 618,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,804.08/618,116.06 = 618,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,804.08x = 618,116.06 × 618,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,804.08x = 382,067,466,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,067,466,720.50/289,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,364.70

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