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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,696 and 453,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,696 and 453,510 is: 712,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,696 : 453,510 = 453,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,696/453,510 = 453,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,696x = 453,510 × 453,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,696x = 205,671,320,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,671,320,100/288,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,414.86

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