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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,492 and 607,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,492 and 607,134 is: 1,286,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,492 : 607,134 = 607,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,492/607,134 = 607,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,492x = 607,134 × 607,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,492x = 368,611,693,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,611,693,956/286,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,638.70

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