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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,012 and 451,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,012 and 451,285 is: 714,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,012 : 451,285 = 451,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,012/451,285 = 451,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,012x = 451,285 × 451,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,012x = 203,658,151,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,658,151,225/285,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,559.92

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