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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,856 and 564,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,856 and 564,484 is: 1,114,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,856 : 564,484 = 564,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,856/564,484 = 564,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,856x = 564,484 × 564,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,856x = 318,642,186,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,642,186,256/285,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,694.76

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