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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,052 and 427,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,052 and 427,296 is: 636,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,052 : 427,296 = 427,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,052/427,296 = 427,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,052x = 427,296 × 427,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,052x = 182,581,871,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,581,871,616/287,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,058.52

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