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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,714 and 603,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,714 and 603,236 is: 1,273,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,714 : 603,236 = 603,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,714/603,236 = 603,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,714x = 603,236 × 603,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,714x = 363,893,671,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,893,671,696/285,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,629.12

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