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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,067 and 619,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,067 and 619,417 is: 1,345,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,067 : 619,417 = 619,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,067/619,417 = 619,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,067x = 619,417 × 619,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,067x = 383,677,419,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,677,419,889/285,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,920.15

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