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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,766 and 610,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,766 and 610,902 is: 1,305,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,766 : 610,902 = 610,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,766/610,902 = 610,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,766x = 610,902 × 610,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,766x = 373,201,253,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,201,253,604/285,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,968.01

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