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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,326 and 610,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,326 and 610,569 is: 1,301,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,326 : 610,569 = 610,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,326/610,569 = 610,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,326x = 610,569 × 610,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,326x = 372,794,503,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,794,503,761/286,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,993.20

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