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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,496 and 629,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,496 and 629,244 is: 1,363,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,496 : 629,244 = 629,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,496/629,244 = 629,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,496x = 629,244 × 629,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,496x = 395,948,011,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,948,011,536/290,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,006.76

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