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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,550 and 604,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,550 and 604,847 is: 1,272,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,550 : 604,847 = 604,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,550/604,847 = 604,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,550x = 604,847 × 604,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,550x = 365,839,893,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,839,893,409/287,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,265.32

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