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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,347.50 and 626,617.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,347.50 and 626,617.50 is: 1,352,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,347.50 : 626,617.50 = 626,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,347.50/626,617.50 = 626,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,347.50x = 626,617.50 × 626,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,347.50x = 392,649,491,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,649,491,306.25/290,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,343.28

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