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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,799 and 633,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,799 and 633,396 is: 1,389,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,799 : 633,396 = 633,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,799/633,396 = 633,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,799x = 633,396 × 633,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,799x = 401,190,492,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,190,492,816/288,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,168.57

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