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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,887 and 644,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,887 and 644,158 is: 1,436,338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,887 : 644,158 = 644,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,887/644,158 = 644,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,887x = 644,158 × 644,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,887x = 414,939,528,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,939,528,964/288,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,338.53

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