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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,943 and 425,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,943 and 425,050 is: 625,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,943 : 425,050 = 425,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,943/425,050 = 425,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,943x = 425,050 × 425,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,943x = 180,667,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,667,502,500/288,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,270.39

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