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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,709 and 625,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,709 and 625,821 is: 1,333,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,709 : 625,821 = 625,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,709/625,821 = 625,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,709x = 625,821 × 625,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,709x = 391,651,924,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,651,924,041/293,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,469.26

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