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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,371 and 625,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,371 and 625,228 is: 1,346,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,371 : 625,228 = 625,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,371/625,228 = 625,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,371x = 625,228 × 625,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,371x = 390,910,051,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,910,051,984/290,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,243.43

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