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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,730 and 595,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,730 and 595,767 is: 1,229,308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,730 : 595,767 = 595,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,730/595,767 = 595,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,730x = 595,767 × 595,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,730x = 354,938,318,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,938,318,289/288,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,308.76

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