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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,768 and 623,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,768 and 623,568 is: 1,337,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,768 : 623,568 = 623,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,768/623,568 = 623,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,768x = 623,568 × 623,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,768x = 388,837,050,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,837,050,624/290,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,275.94

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