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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,045 and 451,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,045 and 451,872 is: 708,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,045 : 451,872 = 451,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,045/451,872 = 451,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,045x = 451,872 × 451,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,045x = 204,188,304,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,188,304,384/288,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,876.41

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