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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,453 and 604,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,453 and 604,701 is: 1,272,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,453 : 604,701 = 604,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,453/604,701 = 604,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,453x = 604,701 × 604,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,453x = 365,663,299,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,663,299,401/287,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,080.30

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