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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,360 and 628,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,360 and 628,224 is: 1,373,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,360 : 628,224 = 628,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,360/628,224 = 628,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,360x = 628,224 × 628,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,360x = 394,665,394,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,665,394,176/287,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,417.99

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