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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,848 and 428,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,848 and 428,328 is: 639,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,848 : 428,328 = 428,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,848/428,328 = 428,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,848x = 428,328 × 428,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,848x = 183,464,875,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,464,875,584/286,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,589.17

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