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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,493 and 626,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,493 and 626,868 is: 1,352,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,493 : 626,868 = 626,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,493/626,868 = 626,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,493x = 626,868 × 626,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,493x = 392,963,489,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,963,489,424/290,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,746.85

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