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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,640 and 607,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,640 and 607,450 is: 1,287,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,640 : 607,450 = 607,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,640/607,450 = 607,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,640x = 607,450 × 607,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,640x = 368,995,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,995,502,500/286,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,313.36

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