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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,327 and 619,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,327 and 619,275 is: 1,330,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,327 : 619,275 = 619,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,327/619,275 = 619,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,327x = 619,275 × 619,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,327x = 383,501,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,501,525,625/288,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,092.31

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