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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,005 and 609,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,005 and 609,538 is: 1,303,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,005 : 609,538 = 609,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,005/609,538 = 609,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,005x = 609,538 × 609,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,005x = 371,536,573,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,536,573,444/285,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,614.23

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