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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,030 and 602,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,030 and 602,244 is: 1,272,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,030 : 602,244 = 602,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,030/602,244 = 602,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,030x = 602,244 × 602,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,030x = 362,697,835,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,697,835,536/285,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,490.04

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