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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,328 and 459,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,328 and 459,140 is: 731,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,328 : 459,140 = 459,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,328/459,140 = 459,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,328x = 459,140 × 459,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,328x = 210,809,539,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,809,539,600/288,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,144.88

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