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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,010 and 451,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,010 and 451,282 is: 714,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,010 : 451,282 = 451,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,010/451,282 = 451,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,010x = 451,282 × 451,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,010x = 203,655,443,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,655,443,524/285,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,555.43

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