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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,740 and 622,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,740 and 622,952 is: 1,334,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,740 : 622,952 = 622,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,740/622,952 = 622,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,740x = 622,952 × 622,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,740x = 388,069,194,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,069,194,304/290,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,763.69

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