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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,573.41 and 604,884.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,573.41 and 604,884.90 is: 1,272,321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,573.41 : 604,884.90 = 604,884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,573.41/604,884.90 = 604,884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,573.41x = 604,884.90 × 604,884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,573.41x = 365,885,745,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,885,745,083.41/287,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,321.18

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