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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,592 and 620,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,592 and 620,344 is: 1,347,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,592 : 620,344 = 620,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,592/620,344 = 620,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,592x = 620,344 × 620,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,592x = 384,826,678,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,826,678,336/285,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,470.09

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