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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,692 and 545,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,692 and 545,462 is: 1,041,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,692 : 545,462 = 545,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,692/545,462 = 545,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,692x = 545,462 × 545,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,692x = 297,528,793,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,528,793,444/285,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,432.01

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