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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,801 and 450,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,801 and 450,486 is: 705,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,801 : 450,486 = 450,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,801/450,486 = 450,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,801x = 450,486 × 450,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,801x = 202,937,636,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,937,636,196/287,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,131.80

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