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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,314 and 454,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,314 and 454,724 is: 719,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,314 : 454,724 = 454,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,314/454,724 = 454,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,314x = 454,724 × 454,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,314x = 206,773,916,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,773,916,176/287,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,679.22

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