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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,031 and 420,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,031 and 420,784 is: 619,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,031 : 420,784 = 420,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,031/420,784 = 420,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,031x = 420,784 × 420,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,031x = 177,059,174,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,059,174,656/286,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,020.93

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