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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,916 and 611,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,916 and 611,098 is: 1,306,120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,916 : 611,098 = 611,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,916/611,098 = 611,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,916x = 611,098 × 611,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,916x = 373,440,765,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,440,765,604/285,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,120.56

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