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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,855 and 564,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,855 and 564,480 is: 1,114,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,855 : 564,480 = 564,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,855/564,480 = 564,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,855x = 564,480 × 564,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,855x = 318,637,670,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,637,670,400/285,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,682.87

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