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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,664 and 429,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,664 and 429,917 is: 640,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,664 : 429,917 = 429,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,664/429,917 = 429,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,664x = 429,917 × 429,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,664x = 184,828,626,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,828,626,889/288,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,289.84

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