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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,712 and 624,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,712 and 624,348 is: 1,354,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712 : 624,348 = 624,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712/624,348 = 624,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712x = 624,348 × 624,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712x = 389,810,425,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,810,425,104/287,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,863.28

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