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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,354 and 618,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,354 and 618,261 is: 1,339,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,354 : 618,261 = 618,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,354/618,261 = 618,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,354x = 618,261 × 618,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,354x = 382,246,664,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,246,664,121/285,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,552.50

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