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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,907 and 623,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,907 and 623,286 is: 1,335,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,907 : 623,286 = 623,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,907/623,286 = 623,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,907x = 623,286 × 623,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,907x = 388,485,437,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,485,437,796/290,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,428.29

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