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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,327.50 and 625,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,327.50 and 625,148 is: 1,346,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,327.50 : 625,148 = 625,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,327.50/625,148 = 625,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,327.50x = 625,148 × 625,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,327.50x = 390,810,021,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,810,021,904/290,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,100.60

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