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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,076 and 451,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,076 and 451,374 is: 714,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,076 : 451,374 = 451,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,076/451,374 = 451,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,076x = 451,374 × 451,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,076x = 203,738,487,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,738,487,876/285,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,681.31

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