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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,012 and 628,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,012 and 628,402 is: 1,375,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,012 : 628,402 = 628,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,012/628,402 = 628,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,012x = 628,402 × 628,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,012x = 394,889,073,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,889,073,604/287,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,862.59

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