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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,326 and 454,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,326 and 454,743 is: 719,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,326 : 454,743 = 454,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,326/454,743 = 454,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,326x = 454,743 × 454,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,326x = 206,791,196,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,791,196,049/287,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,709.31

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