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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,771.38 and 610,939.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,771.38 and 610,939.13 is: 1,306,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,771.38 : 610,939.13 = 610,939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,771.38/610,939.13 = 610,939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,771.38x = 610,939.13 × 610,939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,771.38x = 373,246,614,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,246,614,455.77/285,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,102.18

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