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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,428 and 625,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,428 and 625,350 is: 1,346,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,428 : 625,350 = 625,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,428/625,350 = 625,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,428x = 625,350 × 625,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,428x = 391,062,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,062,622,500/290,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,504.55

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