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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,452 and 630,105.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,452 and 630,105.19 is: 1,386,035.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,452 : 630,105.19 = 630,105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,452/630,105.19 = 630,105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,452x = 630,105.19 × 630,105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,452x = 397,032,547,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,032,547,314.41/286,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,035.17

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