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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,576 and 634,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,576 and 634,979 is: 1,411,877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,576 : 634,979 = 634,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,576/634,979 = 634,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,576x = 634,979 × 634,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,576x = 403,198,330,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,198,330,441/285,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,877.51

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