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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,232 and 438,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,232 and 438,624 is: 669,810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,232 : 438,624 = 438,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,232/438,624 = 438,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,232x = 438,624 × 438,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,232x = 192,391,013,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,391,013,376/287,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,810.51

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