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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,225 and 613,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,225 and 613,546 is: 1,310,605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,225 : 613,546 = 613,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,225/613,546 = 613,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,225x = 613,546 × 613,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,225x = 376,438,694,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,438,694,116/287,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,605.60

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