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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,917.03 and 626,886.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,917.03 and 626,886.84 is: 1,364,931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,917.03 : 626,886.84 = 626,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,917.03/626,886.84 = 626,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,917.03x = 626,886.84 × 626,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,917.03x = 392,987,114,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,987,114,866.84/287,917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,931.81

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