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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,992.13 and 620,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,992.13 and 620,136 is: 1,335,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,992.13 : 620,136 = 620,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,992.13/620,136 = 620,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,992.13x = 620,136 × 620,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,992.13x = 384,568,658,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,568,658,496/287,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,344.36

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