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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,382 and 625,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,382 and 625,248 is: 1,346,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,382 : 625,248 = 625,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,382/625,248 = 625,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,382x = 625,248 × 625,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,382x = 390,935,061,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,935,061,504/290,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,278.56

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