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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,496 and 411,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,496 and 411,672 is: 589,482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,496 : 411,672 = 411,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,496/411,672 = 411,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,496x = 411,672 × 411,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,496x = 169,473,835,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,473,835,584/287,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,482.41

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