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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,908 and 419,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,908 and 419,310 is: 614,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,908 : 419,310 = 419,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,908/419,310 = 419,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,908x = 419,310 × 419,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,908x = 175,820,876,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,820,876,100/285,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,956.13

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