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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,482 and 627,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,482 and 627,762 is: 1,366,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,482 : 627,762 = 627,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,482/627,762 = 627,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,482x = 627,762 × 627,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,482x = 394,085,128,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,085,128,644/288,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,064.88

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