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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,002 and 628,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,002 and 628,006 is: 1,369,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002 : 628,006 = 628,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002/628,006 = 628,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002x = 628,006 × 628,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002x = 394,391,536,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,391,536,036/288,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369,405.55

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