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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,722 and 627,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,722 and 627,272 is: 1,353,424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,722 : 627,272 = 627,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,722/627,272 = 627,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,722x = 627,272 × 627,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,722x = 393,470,161,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,470,161,984/290,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,424.10

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