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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,411 and 625,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,411 and 625,320 is: 1,346,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,411 : 625,320 = 625,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,411/625,320 = 625,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,411x = 625,320 × 625,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,411x = 391,025,102,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,025,102,400/290,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,454.17

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