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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,015 and 625,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,015 and 625,700 is: 1,364,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,015 : 625,700 = 625,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,015/625,700 = 625,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,015x = 625,700 × 625,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,015x = 391,500,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,500,490,000/287,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,041.91

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