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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,050 and 602,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,050 and 602,140 is: 1,271,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,050 : 602,140 = 602,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,050/602,140 = 602,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,050x = 602,140 × 602,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,050x = 362,572,579,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,572,579,600/285,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,961.34

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