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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,195.94 and 619,660.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,195.94 and 619,660.13 is: 1,346,367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,195.94 : 619,660.13 = 619,660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,195.94/619,660.13 = 619,660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,195.94x = 619,660.13 × 619,660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,195.94x = 383,978,670,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,978,670,515.02/285,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,367.95

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