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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,198 and 619,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,198 and 619,665 is: 1,346,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,198 : 619,665 = 619,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,198/619,665 = 619,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,198x = 619,665 × 619,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,198x = 383,984,712,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,984,712,225/285,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,379.40

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