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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,030 and 602,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,030 and 602,100 is: 1,271,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,030 : 602,100 = 602,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,030/602,100 = 602,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,030x = 602,100 × 602,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,030x = 362,524,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,524,410,000/285,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,881.59

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