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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,463.94 and 604,720.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,463.94 and 604,720.69 is: 1,272,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,463.94 : 604,720.69 = 604,720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,463.94/604,720.69 = 604,720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,463.94x = 604,720.69 × 604,720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,463.94x = 365,687,109,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,687,109,890.47/287,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,114.73

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