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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,830 and 618,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,830 and 618,179 is: 1,318,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,830 : 618,179 = 618,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,830/618,179 = 618,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,830x = 618,179 × 618,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,830x = 382,145,276,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,145,276,041/289,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,515.25

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