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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,079.19 and 618,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,079.19 and 618,030 is: 1,330,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,079.19 : 618,030 = 618,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,079.19/618,030 = 618,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,079.19x = 618,030 × 618,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,079.19x = 381,961,080,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,961,080,900/287,079.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,507.74

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