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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,987 and 405,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,987 and 405,372 is: 570,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,987 : 405,372 = 405,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,987/405,372 = 405,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,987x = 405,372 × 405,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,987x = 164,326,458,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,326,458,384/287,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,603.74

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