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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,709 and 625,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,709 and 625,938 is: 1,347,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,709 : 625,938 = 625,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,709/625,938 = 625,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,709x = 625,938 × 625,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,709x = 391,798,379,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,798,379,844/290,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,733.92

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