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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,681 and 545,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,681 and 545,442 is: 1,041,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,681 : 545,442 = 545,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,681/545,442 = 545,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,681x = 545,442 × 545,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,681x = 297,506,975,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,506,975,364/285,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,395.74

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