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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,848 and 625,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,848 and 625,012 is: 1,366,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,848 : 625,012 = 625,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,848/625,012 = 625,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,848x = 625,012 × 625,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,848x = 390,640,000,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,640,000,144/285,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,600.43

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