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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,816 and 603,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,816 and 603,864 is: 1,262,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,816 : 603,864 = 603,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,816/603,864 = 603,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,816x = 603,864 × 603,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,816x = 364,651,730,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,651,730,496/288,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,574.55

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