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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,459 and 604,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,459 and 604,705 is: 1,272,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,459 : 604,705 = 604,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,459/604,705 = 604,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,459x = 604,705 × 604,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,459x = 365,668,137,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,668,137,025/287,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,070.58

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