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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,618 and 620,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,618 and 620,400 is: 1,347,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,618 : 620,400 = 620,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,618/620,400 = 620,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,618x = 620,400 × 620,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,618x = 384,896,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,896,160,000/285,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,590.70

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