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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,445 and 604,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,445 and 604,684 is: 1,272,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,445 : 604,684 = 604,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,445/604,684 = 604,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,445x = 604,684 × 604,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,445x = 365,642,739,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,642,739,856/287,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,044.18

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