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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,370 and 625,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,370 and 625,227 is: 1,346,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,370 : 625,227 = 625,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,370/625,227 = 625,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,370x = 625,227 × 625,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,370x = 390,908,801,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,908,801,529/290,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,243.76

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