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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,910 and 419,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,910 and 419,313 is: 614,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,910 : 419,313 = 419,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,910/419,313 = 419,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,910x = 419,313 × 419,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,910x = 175,823,391,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,823,391,969/285,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,960.62

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