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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,554 and 604,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,554 and 604,854 is: 1,272,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,554 : 604,854 = 604,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,554/604,854 = 604,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,554x = 604,854 × 604,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,554x = 365,848,361,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,848,361,316/287,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,277.07

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