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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,848 and 450,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,848 and 450,528 is: 705,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,848 : 450,528 = 450,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,848/450,528 = 450,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,848x = 450,528 × 450,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,848x = 202,975,478,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,975,478,784/287,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,148.13

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