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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,902 and 401,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,902 and 401,635 is: 564,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,902 : 401,635 = 401,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,902/401,635 = 401,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,902x = 401,635 × 401,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,902x = 161,310,673,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,310,673,225/285,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,216.67

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