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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,896 and 607,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,896 and 607,920 is: 1,288,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,896 : 607,920 = 607,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,896/607,920 = 607,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,896x = 607,920 × 607,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,896x = 369,566,726,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,566,726,400/286,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,155.73

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