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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,457 and 629,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,457 and 629,162 is: 1,362,834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,457 : 629,162 = 629,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,457/629,162 = 629,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,457x = 629,162 × 629,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,457x = 395,844,822,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,844,822,244/290,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,834.51

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