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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,480 and 604,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,480 and 604,750 is: 1,272,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,480 : 604,750 = 604,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,480/604,750 = 604,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,480x = 604,750 × 604,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,480x = 365,722,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,722,562,500/287,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,166.98

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