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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,059 and 619,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,059 and 619,401 is: 1,345,888.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,059 : 619,401 = 619,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,059/619,401 = 619,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,059x = 619,401 × 619,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,059x = 383,657,598,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,657,598,801/285,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,888.39

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