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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,592 and 620,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,592 and 620,347 is: 1,347,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,592 : 620,347 = 620,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,592/620,347 = 620,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,592x = 620,347 × 620,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,592x = 384,830,400,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,830,400,409/285,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,483.12

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