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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,353.50 and 625,207.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,353.50 and 625,207.50 is: 1,346,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,353.50 : 625,207.50 = 625,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,353.50/625,207.50 = 625,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,353.50x = 625,207.50 × 625,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,353.50x = 390,884,418,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,884,418,056.25/290,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,236.29

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