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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,832 and 618,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,832 and 618,182 is: 1,318,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,832 : 618,182 = 618,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,832/618,182 = 618,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,832x = 618,182 × 618,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,832x = 382,148,985,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,148,985,124/289,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,518.95

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