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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,083 and 436,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,083 and 436,107 is: 660,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,083 : 436,107 = 436,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,083/436,107 = 436,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,083x = 436,107 × 436,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,083x = 190,189,315,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,189,315,449/288,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,189.30

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