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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,026 and 602,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,026 and 602,234 is: 1,272,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,026 : 602,234 = 602,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,026/602,234 = 602,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,026x = 602,234 × 602,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,026x = 362,685,790,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,685,790,756/285,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,465.64

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