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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,324 and 454,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,324 and 454,740 is: 719,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,324 : 454,740 = 454,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,324/454,740 = 454,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,324x = 454,740 × 454,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,324x = 206,788,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,788,467,600/287,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,704.82

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