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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,924.63 and 672,629.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,924.63 and 672,629.06 is: 1,571,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,924.63 : 672,629.06 = 672,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,924.63/672,629.06 = 672,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,924.63x = 672,629.06 × 672,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,924.63x = 452,429,855,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,429,855,719.63/287,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571,348.25

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