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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,657 and 621,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,657 and 621,702 is: 1,339,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,657 : 621,702 = 621,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,657/621,702 = 621,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,657x = 621,702 × 621,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,657x = 386,513,376,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,513,376,804/288,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,005.73

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