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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,253 and 682,972.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,253 and 682,972.50 is: 1,607,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,253 : 682,972.50 = 682,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,253/682,972.50 = 682,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,253x = 682,972.50 × 682,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,253x = 466,451,435,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,451,435,756.25/290,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607,051.21

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