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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,091 and 420,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,091 and 420,378 is: 617,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,091 : 420,378 = 420,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,091/420,378 = 420,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,091x = 420,378 × 420,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,091x = 176,717,662,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,717,662,884/286,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,697.39

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