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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,242.88 and 454,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,242.88 and 454,626 is: 719,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,242.88 : 454,626 = 454,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,242.88/454,626 = 454,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,242.88x = 454,626 × 454,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,242.88x = 206,684,799,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,684,799,876/287,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,547.18

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