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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,087 and 612,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,087 and 612,291 is: 1,315,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,087 : 612,291 = 612,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,087/612,291 = 612,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,087x = 612,291 × 612,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,087x = 374,900,268,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,900,268,681/285,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,038.11

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