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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,984 and 405,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,984 and 405,367 is: 570,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,984 : 405,367 = 405,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,984/405,367 = 405,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,984x = 405,367 × 405,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,984x = 164,322,404,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,322,404,689/287,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,595.60

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