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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,748 and 450,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,748 and 450,438 is: 705,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,748 : 450,438 = 450,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,748/450,438 = 450,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,748x = 450,438 × 450,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,748x = 202,894,391,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,894,391,844/287,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,111.39

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