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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,245 and 454,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,245 and 454,629 is: 719,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,245 : 454,629 = 454,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,245/454,629 = 454,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,245x = 454,629 × 454,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,245x = 206,687,527,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,687,527,641/287,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,551.35

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