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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,553 and 634,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,553 and 634,933 is: 1,411,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,553 : 634,933 = 634,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,553/634,933 = 634,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,553x = 634,933 × 634,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,553x = 403,139,914,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,139,914,489/285,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,786.65

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