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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,026 and 619,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,026 and 619,335 is: 1,345,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,026 : 619,335 = 619,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,026/619,335 = 619,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,026x = 619,335 × 619,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,026x = 383,575,842,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,575,842,225/285,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,757.38

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