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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,428 and 604,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,428 and 604,628 is: 1,271,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,428 : 604,628 = 604,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,428/604,628 = 604,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,428x = 604,628 × 604,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,428x = 365,575,018,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,575,018,384/287,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,883.81

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