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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,822 and 615,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,822 and 615,330 is: 1,324,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,822 : 615,330 = 615,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,822/615,330 = 615,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,822x = 615,330 × 615,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,822x = 378,631,008,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,631,008,900/285,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,709.12

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