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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,711 and 452,025

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,711 and 452,025 is: 715,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,711 : 452,025 = 452,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,711/452,025 = 452,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,711x = 452,025 × 452,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,711x = 204,326,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,326,600,625/285,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,151.33

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