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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,161 and 398,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,161 and 398,670 is: 557,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,161 : 398,670 = 398,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,161/398,670 = 398,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,161x = 398,670 × 398,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,161x = 158,937,768,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,937,768,900/285,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,361.52

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