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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,525 and 611,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,525 and 611,496 is: 1,309,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,525 : 611,496 = 611,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,525/611,496 = 611,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,525x = 611,496 × 611,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,525x = 373,927,358,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,927,358,016/285,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,613.37

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