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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,304 and 386,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,304 and 386,484 is: 519,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,304 : 386,484 = 386,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,304/386,484 = 386,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,304x = 386,484 × 386,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,304x = 149,369,882,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,369,882,256/287,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,901.85

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