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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,090 and 455,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,090 and 455,814 is: 721,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,090 : 455,814 = 455,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,090/455,814 = 455,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,090x = 455,814 × 455,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,090x = 207,766,402,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,766,402,596/288,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,185.75

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