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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,433 and 604,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,433 and 604,629 is: 1,271,865.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,433 : 604,629 = 604,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,433/604,629 = 604,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,433x = 604,629 × 604,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,433x = 365,576,227,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,576,227,641/287,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,865.89

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