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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,084 and 612,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,084 and 612,288 is: 1,315,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,084 : 612,288 = 612,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,084/612,288 = 612,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,084x = 612,288 × 612,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,084x = 374,896,594,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,896,594,944/285,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,039.06

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