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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,348 and 427,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,348 and 427,131 is: 639,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,348 : 427,131 = 427,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,348/427,131 = 427,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,348x = 427,131 × 427,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,348x = 182,440,891,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,440,891,161/285,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,362.78

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