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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,485 and 604,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,485 and 604,759 is: 1,272,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,485 : 604,759 = 604,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,485/604,759 = 604,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,485x = 604,759 × 604,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,485x = 365,733,448,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,733,448,081/287,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,182.72

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