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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,374 and 602,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,374 and 602,558 is: 1,272,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,374 : 602,558 = 602,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,374/602,558 = 602,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,374x = 602,558 × 602,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,374x = 363,076,143,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,076,143,364/285,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,281.79

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