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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,046 and 631,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,046 and 631,194 is: 1,383,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,046 : 631,194 = 631,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,046/631,194 = 631,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,046x = 631,194 × 631,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,046x = 398,405,865,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,405,865,636/288,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,132.78

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