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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,068.63 and 414,973.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,068.63 and 414,973.13 is: 597,783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,068.63 : 414,973.13 = 414,973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,068.63/414,973.13 = 414,973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,068.63x = 414,973.13 × 414,973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,068.63x = 172,202,694,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,202,694,472.27/288,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,783.58

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