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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,318 and 454,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,318 and 454,730 is: 719,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,318 : 454,730 = 454,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,318/454,730 = 454,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,318x = 454,730 × 454,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,318x = 206,779,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,779,372,900/287,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,688.20

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