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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,798 and 610,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,798 and 610,962 is: 1,306,078.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,798 : 610,962 = 610,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,798/610,962 = 610,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,798x = 610,962 × 610,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,798x = 373,274,565,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,274,565,444/285,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,078.30

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