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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,486 and 607,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,486 and 607,122 is: 1,286,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,486 : 607,122 = 607,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,486/607,122 = 607,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,486x = 607,122 × 607,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,486x = 368,597,122,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,597,122,884/286,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,614.78

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