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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,527 and 401,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,527 and 401,728 is: 565,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,527 : 401,728 = 401,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,527/401,728 = 401,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,527x = 401,728 × 401,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,527x = 161,385,385,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,385,385,984/285,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,219.35

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