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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,333 and 619,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,333 and 619,287 is: 1,330,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,333 : 619,287 = 619,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,333/619,287 = 619,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,333x = 619,287 × 619,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,333x = 383,516,388,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,516,388,369/288,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,116.18

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