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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,822 and 627,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,822 and 627,466 is: 1,353,795.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,822 : 627,466 = 627,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,822/627,466 = 627,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,822x = 627,466 × 627,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,822x = 393,713,581,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,713,581,156/290,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,795.73

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