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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,512 and 411,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,512 and 411,696 is: 589,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,512 : 411,696 = 411,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,512/411,696 = 411,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,512x = 411,696 × 411,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,512x = 169,493,596,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,493,596,416/287,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,518.34

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