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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,816 and 633,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,816 and 633,426 is: 1,389,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,816 : 633,426 = 633,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,816/633,426 = 633,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,816x = 633,426 × 633,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,816x = 401,228,497,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,228,497,476/288,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,218.39

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