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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,653 and 625,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,653 and 625,808 is: 1,361,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,653 : 625,808 = 625,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,653/625,808 = 625,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,653x = 625,808 × 625,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,653x = 391,635,652,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,635,652,864/287,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,486.42

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