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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,932 and 420,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,932 and 420,578 is: 618,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,932 : 420,578 = 420,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,932/420,578 = 420,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,932x = 420,578 × 420,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,932x = 176,885,854,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,885,854,084/285,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,629.09

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