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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,596 and 607,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,596 and 607,332 is: 1,287,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,596 : 607,332 = 607,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,596/607,332 = 607,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,596x = 607,332 × 607,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,596x = 368,852,158,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,852,158,224/286,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,010.84

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