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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,846 and 625,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,846 and 625,008 is: 1,366,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,846 : 625,008 = 625,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,846/625,008 = 625,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,846x = 625,008 × 625,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,846x = 390,635,000,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,635,000,064/285,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,592.50

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