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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,319.50 and 627,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,319.50 and 627,349 is: 1,355,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,319.50 : 627,349 = 627,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,319.50/627,349 = 627,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,319.50x = 627,349 × 627,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,319.50x = 393,566,767,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,566,767,801/290,319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,633.25

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