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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,750 and 610,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,750 and 610,862 is: 1,305,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,750 : 610,862 = 610,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,750/610,862 = 610,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,750x = 610,862 × 610,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,750x = 373,152,383,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,152,383,044/285,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,870.11

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