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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,608 and 627,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,608 and 627,116 is: 1,353,281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,608 : 627,116 = 627,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,608/627,116 = 627,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,608x = 627,116 × 627,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,608x = 393,274,477,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,274,477,456/290,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,281.66

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