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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,450 and 629,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,450 and 629,148 is: 1,362,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,450 : 629,148 = 629,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,450/629,148 = 629,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,450x = 629,148 × 629,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,450x = 395,827,205,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,827,205,904/290,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,806.70

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