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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,444 and 629,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,444 and 629,137 is: 1,362,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,444 : 629,137 = 629,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,444/629,137 = 629,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,444x = 629,137 × 629,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,444x = 395,813,364,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,813,364,769/290,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,787.20

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