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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,510 and 411,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,510 and 411,693 is: 589,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,510 : 411,693 = 411,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,510/411,693 = 411,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,510x = 411,693 × 411,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,510x = 169,491,126,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,491,126,249/287,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,513.85

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