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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,118 and 432,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,118 and 432,866 is: 654,880.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,118 : 432,866 = 432,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,118/432,866 = 432,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,118x = 432,866 × 432,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,118x = 187,372,973,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,372,973,956/286,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,880.06

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