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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,624 and 604,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,624 and 604,993 is: 1,272,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,624 : 604,993 = 604,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,624/604,993 = 604,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,624x = 604,993 × 604,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,624x = 366,016,530,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,016,530,049/287,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,552.12

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