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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,640 and 450,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,640 and 450,240 is: 704,756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,640 : 450,240 = 450,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,640/450,240 = 450,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,640x = 450,240 × 450,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,640x = 202,716,057,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,716,057,600/287,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,756.15

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