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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,048 and 610,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,048 and 610,080 is: 1,301,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,048 : 610,080 = 610,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,048/610,080 = 610,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,048x = 610,080 × 610,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,048x = 372,197,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,197,606,400/286,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,171.85

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