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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,385 and 565,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,385 and 565,540 is: 1,116,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,385 : 565,540 = 565,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,385/565,540 = 565,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,385x = 565,540 × 565,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,385x = 319,835,491,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,835,491,600/286,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,802.53

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