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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,212 and 619,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,212 and 619,686 is: 1,346,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,212 : 619,686 = 619,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,212/619,686 = 619,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,212x = 619,686 × 619,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,212x = 384,010,738,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,010,738,596/285,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,404.56

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