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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,560 and 625,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,560 and 625,152 is: 1,000,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,560 : 625,152 = 625,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,560/625,152 = 625,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,560x = 625,152 × 625,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,560x = 390,815,023,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,815,023,104/390,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,652.97

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