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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,793 and 450,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,793 and 450,474 is: 705,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,793 : 450,474 = 450,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,793/450,474 = 450,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,793x = 450,474 × 450,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,793x = 202,926,824,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,926,824,676/287,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,113.83

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