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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,796 and 633,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,796 and 633,390 is: 1,389,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,796 : 633,390 = 633,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,796/633,390 = 633,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,796x = 633,390 × 633,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,796x = 401,182,892,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,182,892,100/288,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,156.68

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