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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,094 and 420,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,094 and 420,382 is: 617,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,094 : 420,382 = 420,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,094/420,382 = 420,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,094x = 420,382 × 420,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,094x = 176,721,025,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,721,025,924/286,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,702.66

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