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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,814 and 633,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,814 and 633,427 is: 1,389,232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,814 : 633,427 = 633,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,814/633,427 = 633,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,814x = 633,427 × 633,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,814x = 401,229,764,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,229,764,329/288,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,232.39

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