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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,154 and 631,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,154 and 631,354 is: 1,388,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,154 : 631,354 = 631,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,154/631,354 = 631,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,154x = 631,354 × 631,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,154x = 398,607,873,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,607,873,316/287,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,132.76

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