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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,754 and 610,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,754 and 610,875 is: 1,305,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,754 : 610,875 = 610,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,754/610,875 = 610,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,754x = 610,875 × 610,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,754x = 373,168,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,168,265,625/285,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,907.41

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