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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,109 and 440,700.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,109 and 440,700.47 is: 676,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,109 : 440,700.47 = 440,700.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,109/440,700.47 = 440,700.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,109x = 440,700.47 × 440,700.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,109x = 194,216,903,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,216,903,156.47/287,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,457.04

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