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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,614.50 and 604,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,614.50 and 604,977 is: 1,272,526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,614.50 : 604,977 = 604,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,614.50/604,977 = 604,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,614.50x = 604,977 × 604,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,614.50x = 365,997,170,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,997,170,529/287,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,526.84

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